Crisis
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW The prevalence of self-harm among teenagers is a growing concern for parents, guardians and other caregivers. About 17% of teenagers engage in self-harm at least once, according to the American Psychological Association. As parents, seeing your child in pain is a challenging experience, underscoring the importance of being well-prepared to navigate
Sheinelle had a tough year. Her mother had recently passed away and her son had a four-month long battle with his own health following an aneurysm. Medical bills were mounting up, her rent was increasing, and she needed her own medical procedure to replace her left hip. The stress was overwhelming and crushing her spirit.
At 35, Rob felt his career and personal life were less than where he’d hoped they would be. Deciding it was time to make some changes, he eagerly embraced a multitude of new goals, envisioning a brighter future for both his personal and professional life. A mere two weeks after committing to change, he found
Sarah, a vibrant and energetic woman throughout most of the year, experiences a significant change in her mood and energy level as winter descends. For many years she thought it was post-holiday blues that sent her into a lethargic spiral. Sarah found herself sleeping more, gaining weight and dreading each new day. After speaking with
Amidst the twinkling lights and nostalgic tunes, Stephen found himself engulfed in a suffocating darkness that no amount of holiday cheer could penetrate. For him, the holidays weren’t a season of joy, but a reminder of the weight of his mental health struggles and the turmoil it creates. As he watched others revel in the
Donate new, unwrapped toys to any Elite DNA office between November 13 – December 8, 2023 Elite DNA Behavioral Health is accepting new, unwrapped toys for underprivileged children at all 31 of its offices. All toys will be provided to Toys for Tots to distribute to children in our communities. We invite you to help
Elite DNA Behavioral Health is expanding its insurance providers to now include GatorCare. Floridians with GatorCare coverage can now be seen for in-person therapy and psychiatry care visits at Elite DNA’s offices in Gainesville and Jacksonville. GatorCare Insurance is a Direct Service Organization of the University of Florida for the employees and families of employer
October is National Depression Awareness and Mental Health Screening month. An estimated 8.3% or 21 million American adults and a staggering 20% or 5 million children ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression. How do you know if the physical and/or mental challenges you or a loved one is facing are depression, or just
October Is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. Anyone can have difficulty sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior occasionally. But for some people, these challenges are so pervasive and persistent they interfere with home life, academic performance, social interactions and work performance. Recent estimates indicate ADHD is higher in children in the
