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What’s the Difference Between Situational and Clinical Depression?

Published On September 17, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

Depression is a complicated illness that may come from various causes; it can feel and look different depending on the person. More than 25 million Americans per year are estimated to meet the criteria for a depressive disorder. Yet, the media often portrays depression as simply sadness, whic...

Don’t Let Success Anxiety Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Published On September 14, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

As professionals, we don’t often talk about fear of failure. Many people fear they will experience or cause something that will ruin their chances of success. Professionals specifically in the behavioral health field may struggle with this since their work outcomes fluctuate, and traditional mil...

How to Cope With the Rise in Online Therapy Clients

Published On September 9, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

Online therapy has been available in some form for years. Still, recent events have rapidly increased the number of clients who see their therapist remotely, according to a 2021 article in the American Psychological Association titled “Online Therapy is Here to Stay.” Online therapy has b...

How Do I Explain My Depression to a Loved One?

Published On August 28, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in our world today. Depression affects many individuals throughout their lifetime and their families, where symptoms may become debilitating and devastating. Explaining depression to loved ones can bring a mix of emotions like frustr...

What Is the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder?

Published On August 25, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are mental health disorders associated with intense mood swings. Both disorders share many similarities, such as impulsive behavior, intense emotions, and suicidal thoughts. While these disorders have many overlapping symptoms, they are e...

What Is the Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse?

Published On August 8, 2021 Published By Casa Recovery

Many individuals that experience addiction to alcohol or other drugs have experienced or will experience a co-occurring mental health diagnosis in their lifetime. Although there is a high prevalence of comorbidity between addiction and mental health disorders, this does not necessarily mean that ...