Alleviant Integrated Mental Health Blog

Jessica Ellis Jessica Ellis

Fireworks and Flashbacks: Navigating PTSD Around the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is meant to be a celebration. Cookouts, sparklers, time with family, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. But if you’re living with PTSD, this holiday can feel like something entirely different. The loud pops, crowded events, and unpredictability can trigger intense reactions that are hard to explain and even harder to control.

At Alleviant, we understand that for many people, the Fourth isn’t easy. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to just push through it. With the right tools and support, you can take care of yourself and get through the day in a way that feels safe for you.

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

Migraines and Mental Health: Treating the Root, Not Just the Pain

Migraines aren’t just headaches—they are neurological storms that can disrupt every part of life. Whether you’re sidelined by pain once a month or suffering chronically, the key to lasting relief is to understand what’s actually happening inside the brain.

At Alleviant, we treat migraines not as a surface symptom, but as a signal of deeper dysfunction. Using non-invasive brain mapping and natural therapies, we help restore balance and empower long-term healing.

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

Why ADHD Is Often Misdiagnosed — and What You Can Do About It

Struggling to focus? Feeling disorganized, restless, or distracted? You might assume it’s ADHD. But those same symptoms are also caused by anxiety or trauma, poor sleep, nutritional deficiencies, technology overuse, or inflammatory foods. That’s why, at Alleviant, we never rush to label someone with ADHD. Instead, we use spectral EEG (sEEG) to look at the brain’s real-time activity and determine what’s actually going on — whether it’s ADHD or something else entirely. 

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