Conventions Psychiatry & Counseling has exciting news and has changed its name
to Conventions Health to better reflect all of our services! We are excited to share
our new logo and expansion efforts in this newsletter. At Conventions Health, you’re
sure to find the treatment, care, support, and research opportunities for all of your
health needs.
Mindful Moment: Imagine
Imagine you’re learning to sail. As you get in the boat, you decide that you are going to focus on the present instead of worrying about what will happen at work tomorrow. You feel the warm sun and cool breeze on your cheeks. You look up and watch the sail catch the wind above you. Maybe you smell the salt water and hear the seagulls as they circle above. As the boat increases speed you enjoy the rush. All of your senses are alive and focused on the present moment. This is sailing in a mindful way. It is a stark contrast to thinking about the meeting you have on Monday or worrying about why your friend didn’t call you back. You wouldn’t notice the pleasant feeling of the sun on your face. You wouldn’t appreciate the thrill of the wind. You may even get home and not remember very much about sailing or even feel like it was like a dream.
News & Announcements from Our Partners
Our mental health providers in Warrenville, IL, have a variety of treatments to help you or a loved one cope and manage depression.
NeuroStar
Conventions TMS & NeuroStar deliver an advanced and unique form of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), a non-invasive, medicine-free, FDA-approved therapy that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain that are under active in people suffering from depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
If you feel this treatment may be beneficial for you or a loved one and would like to learn more, ask your current Conventions mental health provider or call Rhonda at 630.642.1801 for more information.
Conventions Research LTD. Clinical Trial
Why would I participate in a clinical trial?
Participating in a clinical trial is a way to play a more active role in you own healthcare or help researchers learn more about certain health problems. Whatever your motivation, when you choose to participate in a clinical trial, you become a partner in scientific discovery. Your contribution can help future generations lead healthier lives. Major medical breakthroughs could not happen without the generosity of clinical trial participants—children or adults.
Call 630.983.2000 or click below for more information.
A Look into Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease. It is also present in various psychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias. Although each of these disorders is different, they all feature distress and
dysfunction related to anxiety and fear.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety each year.
Most people develop symptoms before age 21 (NAMI, 2022).
Anxiety is a universal human experience. Anxiety comes out of specific trouble or problem, whereas anxiety disorder does not require a particular reason to show up. The causes of anxiety disorders are not fully known. Still, the following may be involved: genetic factors (including a family history of an anxiety disorder), environment (such as experiencing a traumatic event or stress), psychological makeup, or a physical condition. In addition to anxiety, people often have physical symptoms, including shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and/or tremor. Anxiety disorders substantially change people’s daily behavior, leading them to avoid certain things and situations. These disorders are diagnosed using specific established criteria. Medications, psychotherapy, mindfulness and support can substantially help. If you are under 18 or still in high school, please check out our new Adolescent Anxiety Support Group.
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