When you have worked your way through alcohol and drug rehab, you have to reeducate yourself on how to have fun. Some people in rehab fear that they won’t be able to enjoy themselves without drugs or alcohol although that couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s absolutely no need to avoid ...

Many people who have struggled with addiction or another mental health condition find they have neglected themselves. One of the main objectives of mental health treatment is to equip people with the tools to cope with their condition when they return home. One of the most important aspects of an af...

The environment you live and work in is extremely important to your mental health. It makes sense that if you live in a house or work in an office where there are stressful circumstances or difficult relationships that some people may not be able to cope. It is not uncommon for people experiencing s...

Research shows that when people leaving rehab for mental illness are supported in recovery, they are more likely to succeed. People with mental health issues like depression, anxiety or substance abuse often become withdrawn and isolated from those around them. This can be for varying reasons includ...

Most of us look forward to the summer, especially if we are only allowed limited vacation time with our jobs. However, for some people struggling with depression, anxiety, or another mental illness, the summer can trigger difficult thoughts and feelings. Some sufferers feel they are completely losin...

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, otherwise known as Mental Health Month, which means it’s a great time to show you care about mental health. With millions of Americans dealing with some sort of mental illness, it’s important to raise awareness of mental health and provide support for...

There is a strong link between trauma and addiction. Some people who experience a traumatic event are not able to process what has taken place. Although not everyone will respond to a major accident or violent crime by developing an addiction, research shows that it is often much more likely. People...

Making the decision to get help for drug and alcohol addiction is a significant step. Many people are concerned about what’s involved in rehab. Here we take a closer look at what you can expect when entering CASA Recovery for addiction and mental health treatment in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Step O...

Knowing how to take care of your mental health is important for all of us, particularly as mental illnesses can develop without us realizing. One of the most challenging aspects of modern-day life are the stresses we regularly face which we all deal with differently. Some people are very capable of ...

  There are hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering with mental health issues including addiction and not all of them receive the treatment they need. The beginning of the year often marks a time for change in a person’s life and for some that means seeking professional treatment for mental ...