315 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-2012
(404) 687-8377
315 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-2012
(404) 687-8377
Personality Disorders Awareness Network (PDAN) promotes a receptive, authentic and civil atmosphere for comments and users. Empathic and in-depth discussions and debates are encouraged to learn and express mutual support for fellow readers and contributors. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to voice their opinion regardless of identity, politics, ideology, religion or agreement with other community members, the author of the post or staff members as long as those opinions are respectful and constructively add to the conversation. PDAN prides itself in providing information with a great diversity of content styles while we pay particular attention to the way the content is expressed. We summarize this by saying: "Our key communication challenges are not so much in WHAT we say, but HOW we say it." PDAN IS AN INFORMATION CHANNEL, and NOT A SUPPORT GROUP: PDAN's Facebook pages are information and discussion channels, and not support groups. PDAN is about awareness and prevention of personality disorders. Many people in our audience are family members of people with personality disorders, and therefore they may have a very different perspective on these mental conditions than those who actually suffer from them. PDAN sometimes share content and allows comments that some people may find disturbing. If you do, please mention it to us by contacting our pages. PDAN staff will then look at the comments you find disturbing. PDAN is a volunteer-managed community. We appreciate your help in improving our pages. PDAN may not necessarily change every comment that people report as disturbing. People who are unable to see the viewpoint of family members, should look for support groups, at least as a complement of using PDAN’s pages. The same applies for family members. PDAN will sometime empathize with people who have personality disorders in ways that family members could find hard to understand. PDAN aims to create an atmosphere of radical acceptance and validation, which are two qualities we encourage you to practice personally. If you feel you need a support group for borderline personality disorder, we recommend groups such as GroupBPD https://www.facebook.com/groups/groupbpd or other pages such as Borderline Personality Disorder Community https://www.facebook.com/borderline.personality.disorder.community or BPD Pieces of Me https://www.facebook.com/piecesofme2/ There are 10 defined types of Personality Disorders grouped into three clusters, and a couple of other general types of PDs. Cluster A (odd or eccentric disorders) - Paranoid personality disorder: characterized by a pattern of irrational suspicion and mistrust of others, interpreting motivations as malevolent. - Schizoid personality disorder: lack of interest and detachment from social relationships, apathy, and restricted emotional expression. - Schizotypal personality disorder: a pattern of extreme discomfort interacting socially, and distorted cognitions and perceptions. Cluster B (dramatic, emotional or erratic disorders) - Antisocial personality disorder: a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, lack of empathy, bloated self-image, manipulative and impulsive behavior. - Borderline personality disorder: pervasive pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, identity, behavior and affects often leading to self-harm and impulsivity. - Histrionic personality disorder: pervasive pattern of attention-seeking behavior and excessive emotions. - Narcissistic personality disorder: a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Cluster C (anxious or fearful disorders) - Avoidant personality disorder: pervasive feelings of social inhibition and inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation. - Dependent personality disorder: pervasive psychological need to be cared for by other people. - Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: characterized by rigid conformity to rules, perfectionism, and control to the point of satisfaction and exclusion of leisurely activities and friendships (not the same as and quite different from obsessive-compulsive disorder). Other personality disorders (personality disturbance due to the direct effects of a medical condition.) - Other specified personality disorder – symptoms characteristic of a personality disorder but fails to meet the criteria for a specific disorder, with the reason given. - Personality disorder not otherwise specified For information on personality disorders, please see: http://www.pdan.org/what-are-personality-disorders/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorders For recent medical information, please see the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM5) www.dsm5.org or World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (WHO-ICD 10) http://apps.who.int/classifications/icd10/browse/2015/en#/F60
With two locations to better serve you, feel free to schedule your next appointment at: Intown Primary Care (Virginia Highlands) 730 Ponce De Leon Place Atlanta, GA 30306
Catholic Charities Atlanta is a ministry, rooted in the Gospel, that serves as an advocate and friend for people facing adversity. We work with individuals and families – without regard to background or faith – as they achieve self-sufficiency. Under our service philosophy, “S.O.A.R.,” we help clients: build and/or strengthen needed skills; identify and take advantage of available opportunities; address issues that may be obstacles to accessing the services they need; and, locate and utilize available community resources.
Covenant Community serves homeless, recovering, adult males who are referred by local detoxification programs with no viable means of support. The men must be medically stable and meet program requirements to find employment. Our facilities are fully wheelchair equipped and every effort is made to provide assistance to those with physical disabilities. Covenant Community does not discriminate with regards to race or religion.
At MHA of Georgia, we envision a day when all Georgians will have access to culturally competent and appropriate mental health services for and information on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. Our programs emphasize positive mental health throughout the lifespan and for all people – regardless of age, diagnosis, or background. MHA of Georgia brings together mental health consumers, parents, advocates, and service providers for collaboration and action. By focusing on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery, MHA of Georgia builds partnerships and develops wellness programs across a wide range of topics that reach all Georgians.
Many people have discovered the benefits of life coaching and psychotherapy with a trained professional. Some may be dealing with life transitions, others with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders, while some just want a safe place to express their thoughts and work through their feelings. Rebecca Johnson, Psy.D., provides clients with a neutral, judgement-free environment where they can learn and grow without social pressures. Concierge therapy at it's best, Dr. Rebecca will provide on-call, in-home and mobile therapy to residents of the Atlanta metro area, allowing you to remain in the comfort of your own home while becoming the best you that you can be.
"Families with Intense Emotions" or PDAN Families is a page that aims to be also a support group, debating topics of parenting, best practices in raising children, especially in 2-home families and in foster homes (what to do after separation has happened; we won't talk much about the legal aspect of divorce). PDAN's focus remains the children and prevention of Personality Disorders (PDs) - see www.facebook.com/PDAN Also managing - and loving - parents with PDs, and living with siblings with emotional issues. We'd like to discuss parental alienation, which captured many people's interest on our main page a few weeks ago, how to deal with PAS (parental alienation syndrome) and how to try to prevent it - if it can be... We'll discuss family situations stemming from sensitive self-esteem, low empathy and narcissism... The goal is to have people help others by sharing their real-life experiences, more than is taking place on PDAN's main page. We are inviting people to ask questions. We will post your questions (with names or anonymously, as you prefer). If you have ideas for such a page, or if you are interested in volunteering as an admin for this page, please let us know here or email [email protected]. Thanks!!
One Community Behavioral Services, LLC is a private organization that offers Adult-Peer Support Services intended to stabilize the living arrangement, promote reunification, and prevent the utilization of out-of-home placement for clients. These services are delivered to adults in their natural environment with their family members.
Re-vive: a verb meaning to make (someone or something) strong, healthy, or active again—Merriam-Webster Dictionary Atlanta therapy practice, Revive, is rooted in Christian beliefs and centers on helping clients heal from past wounds, grow to be the person they aspire to be, and thrive in their lives and relationships. Trusted Atlanta therapist, Lauren Baker, understands that sometimes we find ourselves on “auto-pilot,” lose our direction, and maybe compromise those things most valuable to us. At Revive, Lauren uses a holistic approach to partner with clients to help them proactively strengthen their relationships and personal well-being. She specializes in individual, couples, and premarital counseling. Whether you just need someone to talk to, someone to lend advice, or someone to support and encourage you, contact Lauren at 404.590.6005 or [email protected]