Alleviant Integrated Mental Health Blog

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You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Mental Health Tips for Parents of Children with Autism During the Holidays

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the incredible dedication of those who care for others. For parents and caregivers of children with autism, that care often extends far beyond daily routines. It is a full-time act of love, advocacy, and patience.

The holiday season can bring both joy and stress. Changes in routine, sensory overload, social expectations, and travel can create challenges that make it hard for families to truly rest. For caregivers, the pressure to make things special for everyone can lead to exhaustion and guilt.

At Alleviant, we see the quiet strength it takes to care for a child with autism every day. This month, and every month, we want to remind you that your well-being matters too.

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Jessica Ellis Jessica Ellis

Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health Support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is an act of deep love and commitment. But it can also be overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally draining. Over time, the demands of caregiving can begin to affect your own mental health, making it harder to show up in the way you want to.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we understand that caregivers need care too. You deserve support, not just for the work you’re doing, but for the toll it can take on your body, mind, and spirit.

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Jessica Ellis Jessica Ellis

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Space Between Normal Aging and Alzheimer’s

It’s normal to forget where you put your keys or struggle to find the right word every now and then. But when forgetfulness becomes more frequent or noticeable, it may be more than just getting older. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) lives in that uncertain space between normal age-related memory changes and the more serious decline seen in Alzheimer’s disease.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe that understanding MCI is an important step in supporting brain health. Early awareness and intervention can make a real difference in maintaining independence and quality of life.

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Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP-BC Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP-BC

Geriatric Mental Health: Addressing Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Aging is a natural part of life—but the mental health challenges that often accompany aging are not inevitable. Depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and cognitive decline are common struggles among older adults, yet they are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we recognize that the brain and body change with age, and mental health care must adapt accordingly. Through Objective Psychiatry, spectral EEG (sEEG) brain mapping, personalized NeuroSync™ plans, and integrative care models, we offer hope, healing, and renewed vitality to seniors facing these challenges.

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