Catawba Valley Health Blog
Trauma-Informed Care: A Compassionate Approach to Healing Trauma
What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope with daily life. It can stem from a single overwhelming event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or assault, or from prolonged exposure to...
Understanding Autism – A Detailed Overview
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. It is classified as a spectrum disorder due to the wide...
CVH Primary Care Clinic Welcomes New Patients in Valdese
CVH Primary Care Clinic Welcomes New Patients in Valdese Catawba Valley Healthcare’s new clinic in Valdese opened its doors in December and is off to a great start! This is CVH’s second primary care facility in North Carolina, allowing us to better meet the growing...
Navigating a Crisis: How CVH Mobile Crisis Support Can Help
What is a Crisis? There is no universal definition for a crisis—if it feels overwhelming to you, it matters. Crises can vary from person to person, but they often fall into two main categories: Emotional Crisis – Intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or...
How to Calm Anxiety
Anxiety, a common human experience that for most people can manifest as feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease can be the result of a stressful situation. It can be accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty breathing. Anxiety...
Understanding and Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration with family and friends, but it can also bring about significant stress. From the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts to the pressure of family and social gatherings, the holidays can take a toll on our mental...
Diabetes: What is It and How to Prevent or Manage It
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels in the bloodstream. This happens when the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the body becomes...
Addiction Recovery: Tools, Techniques and Professional Care
Addiction is a challenging and complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Whether it's substance abuse involving drugs and alcohol or behavioral addictions like gambling, food, anger, or internet use, the path to recovery from addiction can be...
How to Help Someone with Depression
Clinical depression is a prevalent disease in the United States and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of Depression, including chemical imbalances, lifestyle stressors, social isolation, genetic predisposition,...
What is Whole Person Care?
Whole Person Care is an integrated approach to healthcare that recognizes the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Understanding I/DD and Disability-Related Laws
A thorough review of all the laws that impact people with I/DD or with other disabilities is beyond the scope of this blog, but there are three very important Federal laws.
Understanding Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)
I/DD, or Intellectual/Developmental Disability, encompasses many different conditions, all of which affect a person’s ability to learn and to function in society on a day-to-day basis.