Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment
Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) have an intense focus on or addiction to certain substances including alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. Addiction is a complex, severe, and treatable disease that is characterized by uncontrollable, compulsive substance seeking behavior that causes changes in the brain’s structure and function. Despite harmful consequences that happen to […]
Your Mental Health Wellness is Essential
Having positive mental health will allow you to realize your full potential and find ways to cope with your life stress. You’ll be more productive at work and can make a better contribution to your community. It’s okay to seek professional help. Connecting with the right people, both professional and personal, can help you cope […]
ADD and ADHD – What Do They Mean?
We hear the words ADD and ADHD a lot. You or your child may have been diagnosed with one. Still others are sometimes told “you’re ADD/ADHD” either in jest or as a subtle suggestion. Let’s look at what these labels mean, how you may be able to recognize the characteristics, and some mainstream treatments used […]
Be Nice to Yourself to Improve Mental Health
It’s often hard to stay positive and healthy during the middle of winter. These are typically cold, dark days with few holidays to brighten things. Plus, many of us consumed too much rich food and heavy drink during November and December and are now feeling the effects. It’s easy to feel down, negative, depressed, and […]
Removing the Stress from Your Holidays
This time of year when we’re surrounded by wonderful holidays should be the best part of life. But as anybody can tell you, the holidays are often the most stressful few weeks of the year. Having to buy gifts on a tight budget, seeing family and friends, and dealing with overeating, more alcohol, and other […]
Celebrity Couple Address Addiction Recovery After Relapse
Actor Dax Shepard and his actress wife Kristen Bell recently talked about relapses, substance use disorders, and addiction recovery. In hopes of helping other people who may be going through similar situations, the couple decided to be publicly candid about the actor’s recent relapse to substance use and extensive battles with dependence. Using his podcast […]
National Depression Screening Day, Mental Illness Week and World Mental Health Day
October is adorned with efforts that seek to promote awareness. Among those efforts are: Mental Illness Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday (October 4), National Depression Screening Day is observed during the same week (on Thursday, October 8), and World Mental Health Day (Saturday, October 10). According to recent research conducted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, US […]
Joining Voices for 2020 National Recovery Month
Through September, the US observes National Recovery Month. This means that organizations, individuals, and initiatives across the country seek to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders and to educate our communities on the benefits and availability of treatment services for mental health and addiction recovery. While the focus of National Recovery Month is often […]
Tips for Nervous System Regulation
Our nervous system is likely one of the most complex and organized networks that we have access to throughout our lives as human beings. However, for us to learn how to improve the ways we might be able to regulate our nervous system and, consequently, have better control of how we manage our organic responses […]
How Does Caffeine Consumption Impact Anxiety Disorders?
Caffeine is the most popular habit-forming psychoactive substance in the world. While people who consume caffeine can still maintain a healthy diet, the fact that the substance is present in many beverages and food items can make avoiding it difficult. The US Food and Drug Administration suggests that the intake of up to 400 milligrams of caffeine is not known […]
Targeting Trauma on PTSD Awareness Month
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month is observed in June across the U.S. every year. This month, national organizations and individuals work collectively not only to spread awareness about trauma but also to educate others on the types of treatments available and proven to be effective. Targeting trauma, while focusing on how it affects the members […]
The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Unusual times come with a natural increase in confusion, fear, and uncertainty about the future. The insecurity about how each of us may proceed to be impacted by the current events, combined with social distancing, has been extremely challenging for our mental health. The challenge is especially exacerbated when it comes to people who have […]