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Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mental Health from Social Media

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | November 5, 2024

Are you reading this on a screen? Did you just check your Instagram? How often are you on your phone, instead of paying attention to loved ones? Is this taking a toll on work and relationships? According to recent research from the years 2004 to 2024, the amount of time we can concentrate has dropped from 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds. The rapidly shrinking attention span has been correlated to the use of smartphones and the advent of social media. Smartphone use has also been linked to mental health disorders, including ADHD and others, and continues to be the subject of rigorous research. Exposure to phones at an earlier age and constant scrolling of social media are causing unknown total effects on our brains and society. Still, there is a potential solution that wellness professionals are buzzing about: the Digital...

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Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mental Health from Social Media

Apogee Behavioral Medicine |
Are you reading this on a screen? Did you just check your Instagram? How often are you on your phone, instead of paying attention to loved ones? Is this taking a toll on work and relationships? According to...

Find a Therapist for Anxiety

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | October 24, 2024
Optimal mental health is a journey, not a destination. We understand that when we find ourselves or our loved ones with symptoms that make life difficult or impossible to manage, seeking help is the first and most important...

ADHD Psychiatrists: Benefits of Working with Specialists

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | August 26, 2024
Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not a one-stop psychiatrist shop. First of all the diagnosis should be individualized, and considerations must be taken into account, which are beyond prescribing medicines. The exact benefit of working with a...

Destigmatizing Mental Health Counseling for College Students

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | August 21, 2024
Gen Z is leading the way in destigmatizing mental health conditions. From ADHD to anxiety and depression, they are more open to seeking support. 1 in 3 Gen Z’ers reported experiencing either anxiety or depressive disorder, compared to...

Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling Announce Collaboration to Expand Mental Health Access in North Carolina

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | July 24, 2024
Charlotte, NC - July 24, 2024 – Apogee Behavioral Medicine, a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, and Matone Counseling, a reputable mental health counseling service, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration to expand access to...

How Apogee’s Educational Affiliations are Preparing the Next Generation of Providers

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | July 22, 2024
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the importance of training providers who are adept in both innovative medical practices and community health is paramount. At Apogee Behavioral Medicine, our educational affiliations and structured programs are designed to...

Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling to Collaborate on Expanding Mental Health Access in North Carolina Communities

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | July 15, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of mental health care, accessibility and collaboration are paramount. Recognizing this imperative, Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling and Testing have embarked on an innovative partnership aimed at enhancing access to quality care across...

Apogee Behavioral Medicine Announces New Educational Affiliation with Yale School of Medicine

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | July 1, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Apogee Behavioral Medicine is proud to announce its newest affiliation with Yale School of Medicine. Apogee partners with Wake Forest School of Medicine, and High Point University through this affiliation, and now Yale. These affiliations...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | June 20, 2024
Depression can be many things to many different people. Severe cases of this mood disorder can persist for months or years without significant improvement despite the best medical treatment. Those severe cases are called ‘Treatment Resistant Depression.’ Luckily...

Psychiatry vs. Psychology: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

Apogee Behavioral Medicine | May 25, 2024
When someone presents with a mental disorder or disease, who comes first, the psychiatrist or psychologist? Psychiatry and psychology have a lot in common. Both clinicians are trained to improve mental well-being. Practitioners and providers must be licensed...