Blog If you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or another mental health concern, you may be wondering: Should I see a psychiatrist or a nurse practitioner? What’s the difference? At Oak Health Center, we have both on staff—and each plays a valuable role in your care. While they may
Blog You’ve worked hard to get stable. You’ve found a treatment plan that’s helping—maybe medication, therapy, or both. You’re starting to feel like yourself again. Then a new provider tells you: “I don’t think you have bipolar disorder.” “You seem fine—you probably don’t need those meds anymore.” Now you’re confused.
Blog Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. People often reduce it to “mood swings” or assume it’s just about being happy one moment and sad the next. But for those who live with it, bipolar disorder can feel like a rollercoaster with no seatbelt—surging energy,
Blog For years, ADHD was considered a childhood condition. But research—and real life—have shown otherwise. Millions of adults live with ADHD, often without even knowing it. If you’re constantly distracted, disorganized, overwhelmed by routine tasks, or hard on yourself for procrastinating, it might not just be poor time management—it might
Blog Not everyone wants to take medication for anxiety—and not everyone needs to. If you’re dealing with worry, overthinking, physical tension, or panic attacks, you might wonder: Is therapy enough on its own? At Oak Health Center, we support both medication-based and therapy-only approaches to treating anxiety. For many clients,
Blog Blending families or navigating life after divorce is rarely easy. Even in the most loving homes, unspoken tension, divided loyalties, or parenting disagreements can surface—and over time, they take a toll. You might feel like you’re walking on eggshells. Your teen might be acting out. Or your child might
