Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
Why a Consistent Sleep Schedule Is Important
It’s easy to overlook your sleep schedule, especially when life gets hectic. But going to bed and waking up around the same time each day (even on weekends) can make a bigger difference than most people realize. Your body runs on an internal clock, and when that...
Dr. Garrett’s Top Sleep Recommendations
Stick to a Consistent Sleep Schedule Create a Cool, Dark, and Quiet Sleep Environment Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol Before Bed Limit Screen Time Before Bed Exercise but Not Too Late in the Day Don’t Stay in Bed Awake Avoid Long or Late Naps Don’t Rely on Sleep Aids or...
Dr. Garrett’s Step-by-Step Sleep Guide
Improving your nightly sleep from 5 to 8 hours is both achievable and deeply beneficial for physical and mental health. Below is a research-backed, practical, stepwise approach that incorporates evidence-supported strategies from behavioral medicine, sleep science,...
Why We Can’t Accept Alabama Medicaid for Adult Therapy Services
One of the most common questions prospective clients ask is: "Do you accept Alabama Medicaid?" While we wish the answer were a quick “yes,” the reality is more complex. It's Not About Not Wanting to Serve Medicaid Members Our practice believes that everyone deserves...
Medicaid Changes Are Coming: What Alabama Families Need to Know About H.R. 1 Before October 1, 2026
By Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S If you or your child receives Medicaid, you may have heard about the federal budget law known as H.R. 1, also referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Like many large reconciliation bills, H.R. 1 addresses numerous areas...
Why a Consistent Sleep Schedule Matters
It’s easy to overlook your sleep schedule, especially when life gets hectic. But going to bed and waking up around the same time each day (even on weekends) can make a bigger difference than most people realize. Your body runs on an internal clock, and when that...
Give An Hour: Support For People Impacted By Humanmade Trauma
Give an Hour is a national organization founded in 2005 by Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen. Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen recognized a lack of opportunities catering to individuals who were affected by humanmade traumas, such as victims of interpersonal violence, opioid crisis...
Boardgames and Mental Health: How Board Games With Friends and Family Can Improve Mental Wellness
In this Digital Age, technology is easily accessible to all with a click of a button. Tablets, gaming systems, and smartphones provide individuals with instant enjoyment and entertainment. However, individuals who heavily use their digital devices may experience...