White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic Program. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.
Although it may seem as though trauma only affects certain groups of people, the statistics on emotional trauma reveal something entirely different. Traumatic event Studies show that over seventy percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. The National Centre for PTSD reported that over eight million US citizens experience...
Unfortunately, many people who struggle with substance addiction are also more likely to have a co-occurring mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or personality disorder. Dual-diagnosis treatment Access to dual-diagnosis treatment is imperative for those struggling with addiction and mental illness. A dual - diagnosis is a term used to describe...
Gambling disorder, a condition once referred to as compulsive or pathological gambling, is a behavioural addiction (sometimes called a process addiction). What is a gambling disorder? According to the Mayo Clinic, ''gambling disorder is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you are willing to...
When we experience a traumatic event, such as domestic violence, being involved in a severe accident or even prolonged trauma (such as childhood abuse), the memory systems in our brain very often store traumatic memories differently. Due to the nature of adverse life experiences, the brain very often cannot process a traumatic memory in the...
Most mental health experts will agree that there is some overlap between diagnosing and recognising the symptoms of the various personality disorders. How many personality disorders are there? According to the DSM - 5 (diagnostic and statistical manual), there are ten distinct types of personality disorders divided into three groups or clusters. Each cluster describes...
Many people might be surprised to learn that there are many different types of psychotherapy or 'talk' therapy available to those seeking mental health treatment. Mental disorders Studies show that one in five US citizens suffer from some form of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or other mental disorder. Fortunately, pioneering therapy techniques such...
According to extensive literature, it seems that narcissists have an entirely different vocabulary of their own. In your interactions with a narcissistic person, you may notice that the communication differs from all your other relationships. Whether you are in a committed relationship with a narcissist, or if your friend, family member or co-worker has narcissistic...
According to some mental health experts, Borderline Personality Disorder (or BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders. This article will explore Borderline Personality Disorder and examine the four acute symptoms associated with this mental health condition. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health disorder that has a profound...
The story we build around our lives matters; most of us have experienced difficulty at some stage, whether a traumatic event or other forms of psychological distress. Coping skills Inherently, humans get built to endure adversity, but there is a spectrum on which people continue to cope or not, as the case may be. Those...
Getting ghosted is no fun and occurs in many relationships and not just with a romantic partner. People ghost for various reasons, and the impact this can have on the other person is often a detriment to their mental health and emotional well being. What is ghosting? Ghosting is when someone you spend time with,...
On Thursday 7th of October, South Africa it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the United Kingdom’s red list. The delisting will come into effect on Monday 11 October. The amber and green lists have been discarded, and rules for Covid testing have been relaxed. This announcement means eligible travellers from England,...
In recent years' studies have shown that social media sites have a detrimental impact on our self-esteem. Social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as fun as they can be, can also affect social media users' confidence to a significant degree. Frequent social media use Surfing social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook helps...
