Does substance use make anxiety worse?

Understanding the complex relationship between substance use and mental health is crucial, especially when exploring how one affects the other. In this post, we’re going to look closely at the interplay of drugs and mental wellness to answer the question: “Does substance use make anxiety worse?” By looking at how substance use affects the brain […]

When Should I Seek Out Help for Depression?

Depression is a complex condition that affects the mental health of millions of people worldwide. Recognizing the need for professional intervention can be difficult but is a critical step toward recovery. If you’re asking yourself, “When should I get help for depression?”, you’re already taking an important step by seeking information. We’re going to help […]

How to Choose an Antidepressant That Fits a Person’s Needs?

When an individual works with a health provider to begin using antidepressants, it may take a while before finding a good fit. There are many antidepressant medications, and everyone responds to them differently, just as depression may appear differently for each person.  Depression is often a complex interaction of physical factors and environmental factors. A […]

What Are Some Common Stress Management Techniques?

Most people have felt stressed from time to time. It is important to know that stress may have negative effects on the entire body if it is unchecked? Researchers find that chronic stress harms certain brain functions and causes inflammation in the body. Stress may trigger or aggravate other diseases. For people who are recovering […]

The Effect of Increased Isolation on Suicide Rates

  The Effect of Increased Isolation on Suicide Rates In a time of unprecedented change, fear, and isolation, it is natural that some be more at-risk for suicide. The CDC reported that early in the pandemic, mental health conditions were self-reported as considerably elevated in association with COVID-19; however, current evidence suggests that suicide rates have remained […]

Grounding Techniques for Dysregulated Clients

  Emotional dysregulation is a crippling component of many of our most difficult-to-treat disorders. From clients with Borderline Personality Disorder to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the struggle to reign in emotions snowballs into serious life consequences that threaten their most prized relationships, physical health, and their lives. The anger and shame our clients experience because […]

What is Pandemic PTSD and What Can Be Done About It?

  Since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, acute stress levels throughout the world have been rising as the consequences become more widespread and apparent. Loss of loved ones, fear for one’s life and health, uncertainty about the future, and social isolation are a few of the many factors that lead to extreme stress in […]

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

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 milestones of success are difficult to measure. Some may have a […]

How to Cope With the Rise in Online Therapy Clients

  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 become more mainstream for clients who would typically seek […]

Preventing Burnout While Working in Treatment

  Mental health care providers often find it difficult to stave off burnout. It’s not just clinicians, either. Simply being involved in treatment can take a toll on your mental health. According to SAMHSA, in substance abuse treatment alone, turnover can be as high as 50% for staff and 32% for counselors. In a profession […]

Get Moving – 5 Ways to Exercise That Will Enhance Your Recovery

People in recovery are often told they should get on a regular exercise program. Doctors and therapists often include this in their advice, and for good reason. Getting up and heading out to run, walk, workout at a gym, or simply do a few exercises – all these can improve mood, give you more energy, […]

The Importance of Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month is observed in June of every year. It’s an important time to remember the health challenges men face. And why those problems lead men to live 5 years less than women on average. Why are men less healthy? Higher rates of serious illness and shorter life span can be directly attributed to […]