Depression is not just feeling sad. Depression is not being ungrateful. We don’t help a depressed person by telling them not to worry about a troubling issue. We don’t help a depressed person by pointing out all the things they ought to be grateful for. Helpful Acronym S – Sadness/depressed mood I – […]
Valenta’s nutritional program encourages patients to reclaim their power to make healthy choices that support their individual goals for eating disorder recovery. The nutrition philosophy at Valenta embodies an “all foods fit” approach that encourages patients to incorporate foods from all food groups. Patients are exposed to an assortment of cuisines, which encourages them to […]
Are you concerned that your teenager may be experiencing more than just the normal teenage growing pains? Have you wondered if they may actually be experiencing Depression? Teens with Depression don’t necessarily appear sad. Irritability, anger, and agitation may be the most prominent symptoms. Depression goes beyond moodiness; it is a serious health problem. Fortunately, […]
Valenta (“to make powerful”) was established in 2006 to provide world class care and treatment available to assist individuals in their recovery from eating disorders. Valenta has expanded its scope of practice and expertise to include: Treatment and Recovery for Eating Disorders, Treatment and Recovery for Depression and Anxiety, Healthy Student Program designed for young […]
Do you feel your depression/anxiety affects the quality of your daily life? Valenta is pleased to offer an intensive summer program designed to help you, students and young adults, increase your awareness of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that contribute to success. Summer is a great time without school stressors to focus on yourself and […]
At Valenta we support individuals in their mental health recovery. Empowering our youth to reach out and seek the required support is an important first step. The following article talks about the drastic increase in teenage girls who are experiencing depression and anxiety amid pressures due to social media. Psychological distress worsened between 2005 and […]
At Valenta we support individuals in their mental health recovery. Empowering our youth to reach out and seek the required support is an important first step. The following article and poll talks about why parents may not be taking their children’s mental health as serious as they should, and how parents can be more aware […]
3 Mental Disorder Myths We Need To Stop Using Look left, look right, look in front of you, look behind you, and look in the mirror. One of you is affected by a mental health condition. Each year millions of Americans are facing the reality of a mental disorder of different nature and severity. May […]
Are you a High School or College Student experiencing depression, social and test anxiety, stress, lack of focus and motivation? Valenta is offering a six week intensive outpatient Summer Healthy Student Program to help you increase your awareness and develop insight and knowledge of emotional and behavioral patterns. The program is designed to teach you skills […]
Valenta is pleased to offer an intensive summer program designed to help students and young adults increase their awareness of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that contribute to success. Summer is a great time without school stressors to focus on yourself and learn skills which help you thrive as a young adult. You decide – we provide […]