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Borderline Personality Disorder Is More Treatable Than Its Reputation

If there is one thing more people should know about borderline personality disorder, it is that its hopeless reputation is decades out of date. BPD is still spoken of, sometimes even within the mental health professions, as though it were a life sentence. The modern research says otherwise: with specialized treatment, most people improve substantially, and long-term remission is the rule rather th

Dr. Casey J. Simon·Jul 18, 2026·3 min

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You Don’t Have to Call It Abuse to Know Something Isn’t Right

There was a long time when I knew something wasn’t right in my relationship without fully understanding what I was experiencing. I knew I didn’t want to be screamed at. I knew being called names wasn’t okay. I knew I shouldn’t be mocked or ridiculed because I didn’t know something, didn’t hear something correctly, or held a different opinion. In the beginning,

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·8 min

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You Have an Attorney, a Therapist and Other Professionals. Why Do You Still Feel Like You’re Drowning?

There is an assumption that once a woman has the right professionals around her, things should begin to feel more manageable. Sometimes they do. An attorney can explain legal rights and options. A therapist can provide a place to process experiences and understand emotional or relational patterns. A financial professional can help make sense of assets, debts and budgets. A physician can address

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·7 min

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Why We Started Quantum Mobile Solutions: Bridging the Gap in Lab Access and Health Education

Every day, people are diagnosed with conditions they never saw coming — not because the warning signs weren't there, but because no one took the time to explain what their lab results actually meant. That gap in education and access is personal to us. It's part of why Quantum Mobile Solutions exists. We started as a mobile phlebotomy company, bringing blood draws and specimen collec

Ebony Guthrie·Jul 19, 2026·1 min

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When Antidepressants Fail, Portland Patients Turn to TMS for Advanced Depression Relief

Over the past several years, conversations about mental health have become more common across Oregon. As more people speak up about struggling with mental health issues, the stigma surrounding mental health conditions like depression has shown signs of receding in Oregon. More people are seeking help, employers are expanding mental health benefits, schools are investing in student we

Shanti Recovery & Wellness·Aug 10, 2026·8 min

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ADHD vs Anxiety in Women: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)

If you’re constantly overwhelmed, overthinking, or struggling to focus, you might wonder: Is this anxiety – or could it be ADHD? For many women, the answer is surprising. ADHD in women is frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety, leading to years of frustration and treatment that only partially helps. Understanding the difference is one of the most important steps toward getting the

Well Coast Medical Corporation·Aug 11, 2026·3 min

Hello from Advanced Billing Solutions

Hello everyone! I'm Cora, owner of Advanced Billing Solutions. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be part of this community. I've worked in medical billing for over 28 years, with the last 15 years specializing exclusively in behavioral health. Before starting my own company, I served as the Billing Manager for a large community mental health agency, where I m

Advanced Billing Solutions·Jul 19, 2026·1 min

Different Seasons, Different Paths

When I look back on my life, I don't think there was one thing that changed me. There wasn't one breakthrough, one therapist, one book, or one approach that finally made everything click. What I needed depended on where I was. I like many others have experienced many epiphanies in my life, and many of those moments never translated into anything more than a fleeting, seemingly meaningful moment.

Soulpath LLC·Jul 29, 2026·7 min

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7-OH and Dual Diagnosis: Why Mental Health and Addiction Issues Often Occur Together

If you’ve been researching 7-OH addiction, kratom addiction, or addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon, you may have also come across the term dual diagnosis. While it may sound like a complicated medical concept, it describes a phenomenon that we see at Shanti Recovery and Wellness every day: people who struggle with a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, PT

Shanti Recovery & Wellness·Aug 10, 2026·10 min

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7-OH: What We’re Seeing in Portland Oregon at Our Addiction Treatment Clinic

As addiction treatment providers in Portland, Oregon, the team at Shanti is constantly monitoring emerging substance use trends that may impact the health and well-being of our community. One substance that has really come to the forefront of our clinical practice lately is 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7-OH. Although many people have never heard of 7-OH, treatment providers across the

Shanti Recovery & Wellness·Aug 10, 2026·9 min

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Why African Immigrants and Refugees Struggle to Access Mental Health Care in Oregon — And What We're Doing About It

By Hussein Idow, CSWA, MSW, QMHP, CADC-II-R | Healing Power Therapy, LLC | Portland, Oregon If you've ever sat across from a Somali mother who hasn't slept in months, a Congolese father who can't explain why he feels numb, or an Ethiopian young adult who is told by their family that therapy is "for crazy people" — you understand why culturally responsive mental health care is not a luxury

Healing Power Therapy LLC·Aug 6, 2026·6 min

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When You’ve Learned to Second-Guess Yourself, Self-Advocacy Isn’t as Simple as “Speaking Up”

“Advocate for yourself” is common advice. Ask questions. Set boundaries. Tell people what you need. Speak up when something is wrong. On the surface, this seems straightforward. In practice, self-advocacy can be much more complicated, particularly for women who have spent significant periods of their lives learning that speaking up comes with consequences. What happens when asking q

Caroline Fithen, MA·Aug 8, 2026·6 min

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Borderline Personality Disorder Is More Treatable Than Its Reputation

You Don’t Have to Call It Abuse to Know Something Isn’t Right

You Have an Attorney, a Therapist and Other Professionals. Why Do You Still Feel Like You’re Drowning?

Why We Started Quantum Mobile Solutions: Bridging the Gap in Lab Access and Health Education

When Antidepressants Fail, Portland Patients Turn to TMS for Advanced Depression Relief

ADHD vs Anxiety in Women: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)

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Different Seasons, Different Paths

7-OH and Dual Diagnosis: Why Mental Health and Addiction Issues Often Occur Together

7-OH: What We’re Seeing in Portland Oregon at Our Addiction Treatment Clinic

Why African Immigrants and Refugees Struggle to Access Mental Health Care in Oregon — And What We're Doing About It

When You’ve Learned to Second-Guess Yourself, Self-Advocacy Isn’t as Simple as “Speaking Up”

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