Learn More about Cognitive Hygiene
Cognitive Hygiene Advanced Therapy (C.H.A.T) is an outpatient mental health center that was established to help individuals defend their mind and protect their peace. Our primary focus is helping participants become better and more efficient at overcoming life's challenges. We strive to help underserved adults and children achieve greatness and walk unbeknownst into their purpose. CHAT promotes holistic wellness and guarantees that our services will leave you feeling enhanced, encouraged, and essential.
Mantra
We go by the motto of "Defend Your Mind, Protect Your Peace" as we understand the capabilities the mind has over one's ability to achieve a fulfilling life.
Mission
The Mission of Cognitive Hygiene is to enhance mental health awareness, promote individual empowerment, and increase access to treatment and services for persons struggling mentally.
Vision
Our Vision is to provide emotional wellness for individuals and families as we strive to deliver services and support that is necessary to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with cognitive struggles.
Core values
We believe in empowering individuals to take control of their lives to make positive changes and to achieve their goals and dreams.
We value peace and strive to create a peaceful environment where individuals can find inner tranquility.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings and to work towards healing and growth.
We believe in the power of resilience and determination and we support individuals in overcoming obstacles and challenges to achieve their full potential.
We believe in promoting physical, mental and emotional health through holistic practices that nourish the mind, body and soul.
What is mental Illness?
As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), a mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. There are many different types of mental disorders. Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions. The latter is a broader term covering mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and (other) mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self-harm.
Mental health conditions are diagnosed when your psychological functioning is impaired to the extent your body feels a significant amount of stress or struggle to function in your daily life including but not limited to:
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Your social life
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Your friendships
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Your family
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Your romance life
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Your work or school
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Your activities or hobbies
common mental illnesses
According to the National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMH), one in five people in America experiences a mental issue. Below is a breakdown of common mental health problems we can treat here at Cognitive Hygiene Advanced Therapy.
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear and worry and related behavioral disturbances. Symptoms are severe enough to result in significant distress or significant impairment in functioning. A few symptoms include;
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Edginess
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Restlessness
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Excessive Worry Without Reason
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Difficulty Concentrating
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Irritability
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Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. A few symptoms include;
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Feeling sad
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Irritable
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Empty
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Loss of pleasure or interest in activities
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Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one or something important. It can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. A few symptoms include;
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Anger
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Confusion
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Depression
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Emotional Numbness
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Loneliness
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Sadness
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A personality disorder is a mental health condition that involves long-lasting, all-encompassing, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood and relating to others. These patterns cause a person significant distress and/or impair their ability to function. A few symptoms include;
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Strange or unpredictable behavior.
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Suspicion and distrust (not trusting others)
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Taking risks.
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Extreme mood swings or emotional outbursts.
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Difficulty with relationships.
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Problems at school or work.
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Need for instant gratification
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Self-Injury is the act of harming your own body on purpose, such as by cutting or burning yourself. It's usually not meant as a suicide attempt. A few symptoms include;
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Self-hitting, punching, biting or head banging.
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Fresh cuts, scars (usually in patterns), scratches, bruises, bite marks or other wounds.
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Excessive rubbing of an area to create a burn.
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Keeping sharp objects or other items used for self-injury on hand.
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Wearing long sleeves or long pants to hide self-injury, even in hot weather.
Self-isolation is a coping mechanism where someone intentionally avoids social interaction and spends more time alone. It can be caused by a number of factors, including low self-esteem, poor self-confidence, social anxiety, loss, catastrophe, or other major life changes. A few symptoms include;
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Spending a lot of time alone
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Avoiding social activities
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Having trouble connecting with others
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Feeling sad, rejected, or lethargic
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Canceling plans frequently
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Feeling distress when alone
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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others. A few symptoms include;
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Constantly checking yourself in the mirror
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Avoiding mirrors
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Trying to hide your body part under a hat, scarf, or makeup
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Constantly exercising or grooming
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Constantly comparing yourself with others
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Always asking other people whether you look OK
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Disruptive behavior and dissocial disorders are characterized by persistent behavior problems such as persistently defiant or disobedient to behaviors that persistently violate the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms, rules, or laws. A few symptoms include:
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Behavioral: Bullying, fighting, stealing, property destruction, temper tantrums, arguing, and uncooperativeness
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Cognitive: Difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, and an inability to think before speaking
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Psychosocial: Lack of empathy and remorse
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Other: Misinterpreting others' behaviors as threatening, inability to tolerate frustration or rules, chronic lying, and substance abuse
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PTSD may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event or series of events. Symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant impairment in functioning. It is characterized by all of the following;
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Re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares)
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Avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event(s), or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s)
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Persistent perceptions of heightened current threat.
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Neurodevelopment disorders are associated with the brain and neurological system and can cause a wide range of symptoms. A few symptoms can include difficulties with;
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Language and speech: Delayed or impaired development, difficulty communicating, or talking excessively
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Motor skills: Impaired skills, or delays in learning to crawl or walk
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Behavior: Aggression, hyperactivity, mood swings, or inability to focus or concentrate
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Social skills: Difficulty socializing or interacting with peers, making eye contact, or maintaining a conversation
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Emotions: Anxiety, frustration, anger, or irritability
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Frequently asked questions
Learn More about Cognitive Hygiene
Cognitive Hygiene Advanced Therapy (C.H.A.T) is an outpatient mental health center that was established to help individuals defend their mind and protect their peace. Our primary focus is helping participants become better and more efficient at overcoming life's challenges. We strive to help underserved adults and children achieve greatness and walk unbeknownst into their purpose. CHAT promotes holistic wellness and guarantees that our services will leave you feeling enhanced, encouraged, and essential.
Mantra
We go by the motto of "Defend Your Mind, Protect Your Peace" as we understand the capabilities the mind has over one's ability to achieve a fulfilling life.
Mission
The Mission of Cognitive Hygiene is to enhance mental health awareness, promote individual empowerment, and increase access to treatment and services for persons struggling mentally.
Vision
Our Vision is to provide emotional wellness for individuals and families as we strive to deliver services and support that is necessary to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with cognitive struggles.
Core values
We believe in empowering individuals to take control of their lived to make positive changes and to achieve their goals and dreams.
We value peace and strive to create a peaceful environment where individuals can find inner calm and tranquility.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings and to work towards healing and growth.
We believe in the power of resilience and determination and we support individuals in overcoming obstacles and challenges to achieve their full potential.
We believe in promoting physical, mental and emotional health through holistic practices that nourish the mind, body and soul.