Our Specialties

Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that can negatively affect how you feel, how you think and how you act. Someone with depression experiences negative emotions, negative thinking, and other related symptoms that can interfere with daily life. At Avana wellness center our providers offer care and support for those facing

Signs of Depression

• Feeling of sadness and hopelessness
• Feeling tired all the time
• Having sleeping problems
• Negative thinking
• Feeling anxious
• Irritability
• Avoiding social events
• Having no interest or motivation on doing activities
• Loss of appetite
• Having low self-esteem
• Having thoughts of harming yourself
• Having suicidal thoughts

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also known as ADD is one of the most common mental health conditions that affects children and adults. Individuals with ADHD may have trouble focusing, controlling their impulsivity and managing their hyperactivity. Children with ADHD usually have trouble remaining still and paying attention. Undiagnosed ADHD at an early age can continue into adulthood, leading to ongoing challenges in daily life across home, school, and work environments. At Avana wellness center we now offer QB testing which can help our providers
determine if a patient has ADHD and provide the best treatment for them.

Signs of ADHD in Children

• Forgetfulness
• Easily Distracted
• Impatience
• Can’t sit still
• Excessive talking
• Risky behaviors
• Disorganization
• Daydreaming

Signs of ADHD in Adults

• Difficulty Concentrating
• Constantly fidgeting
• Poor organization skills
• Forgetfulness
• Difficulty following through on tasks
• Interrupting others
• Low frustration tolerance
• Inconsistent work or school performance

Anxiety can feel overwhelming and it can significantly interfere with your daily life. A person with anxiety can experience many symptoms but the most common is excessive fear or stress completely different from a regular feeling of nervousness. At Avana Wellness center our providers will begin an initial evaluation to evaluate your symptoms, identify the root causes of your anxiety, and create a treatment plan specifically designed for you.

Signs of Anxiety

• Feeling overwhelmed
• Overthinking
• Having difficulty sleeping or constantly waking up
• Constantly Feeling worried like something bad is about to happen
• Having trouble concentrating or remaining focus
• Racing heart
• Panic attacks which might feel like intense fear, lightheadedness, racing-heart, trouble breathing

Triggers that may cause anxiety

• Big changes in lifestyle
• Traumatic events
• Overwhelming responsibilities
• Constantly thinking and worrying about the future

ASD is a developmental disability that causes differences in the way the brain works. Individuals with autism may have difficulty with socialization, understanding emotions and processing sensory information such as loud noises and bright lights. Individuals with ASD generally struggle to understand verbal and non-verbal communication, however this can vary. Some are unable or have limited speech while others may be able to speak perfectly fine.

Mood changes are common to everyone, but those with bipolar disorder experience severe mood swings that can be distressing and significantly impact their lives..Individuals with bipolar disorder often have shifts in mood that are significantly different from their typical behavior and can last for several days to weeks. Such fluctuations in mood can adversely affect sleep patterns, energy levels, behavior, cognitive clarity, and activity levels.

Signs of Bipolar

• Extreme Mood swings
• Feeling very irritable or aggressive
• Significant changes in sleep patterns
• Having a lot of energy, feeling restless or not needing much sleep
• Changes of appetite
• Impulsive and risky behavior

OCD is a chronic and often debilitating mental health condition in which a person experiences uncontrollable, recurring thoughts and behaviors they feel the urge to repeat again and again.

Signs of OCD

• Intense stress
• Compulsive cleaning
• Demanding reassurance
• Repeatedly checking on things
• Fear of germs or dirt
• Excessive hand washing
• Difficulty tolerating uncertainty

ODD anxiety is a complex ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant and hostile behavior directed towards authority figures. This pattern significantly interferes with the individual's daily life in a negative way. Children and adolescents with ODD frequently exhibit a range of negative behaviors, including frequent loss of temper, arguing with adults,
actively defying or refusing to comply with requests or rules, blaming others for their mistakes or misbehavior.Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to prevent future negative consequences associated with ODD.

Signs of ODD

• Excessively arguing with adults
• Easily annoyed by others
• Frequent temper tantrums
• Blames others for their mistakes and behavior
• Refusal to comply with rules
• Having angry attitude
• Seeking revenge or being vindictive

Self harming refers to the act of purposely inflicting injury or pain on one’s self. A very common method of self harming is cutting but self-harm comes in many forms.

Signs of self-harm

• Scars, often in patterns
• Frequent, unexplained injuries such as cuts, bruises, or burns,particularly on the wrists, arms, thighs, and chest.
• Keeping sharp objects on hand
• Piercing the skin with sharp objects
• Wearing long sleeve or pants even in the summer to hide self-injury

Trauma

PTSD is a mental health condition that can arise after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying traumatic event. Someone with PTSD may experience intrusive thoughts, flashbacks and nightmares from the traumatic event. These symptoms can be so intense that they might feel like they are reliving the traumatic experience and can affect their daily life.

Signs of PTSD

• Flashbacks
• Unsettling nightmares
• Lack of interest in activities
• Being frightened or startled easily
• Avoiding people or places

Women experience many life events and changes that can affect their mental health. Statistics show that women are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders than men. Most new moms experience postpartum depression which often involves mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and sleeping difficulties. These symptoms can interfere with the new mom’s ability to care for their new baby. At Avana Wellness Center we offer women’s mental health services specially tailored for women’s needs.