February 6, 2023
Why dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment is the best option Perhaps you’ve heard of “self-medicating” with alcohol or other drugs of addiction. Life has its share of difficult, stressful and traumatic situations, and these are amplified when mental illness is involved, as it often is. Substance use disorders (SUD) are disease states of the mind and […]
January 17, 2023
Dual diagnosis is a form of addiction treatment where someone receives treatment for addiction and a mental health disorder at the same time. When someone is said to have a dual diagnosis, it can involve any pairing of substance abuse and mental health. For example, depression and alcohol use disorder is a common type of […]
December 9, 2022
Anger is an emotion that everyone experiences at different points in their life. As a result, everyone has used at least some anger management in life. However, some people, in particular, struggle to control their anger in a way that is truly beneficial to themselves and others around them. If you are one of these […]
December 7, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a common mental health disorder that involves major mood swings between depression and mania. You may be wondering, what is the treatment for bipolar disorder, and how do I find it? Bipolar disorder, like other mental health disorders, is not considered curable. Instead, it is treated and managed through a combination of […]
November 30, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health ailment that involves drastic mood swings between mania and depression. Two different forms of bipolar disorder exist. Bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2. Bipolar disorder 1 is marked by depression, hypomania, and mania. Hypomania is slightly less intense than mania, though both involve feelings of euphoria. […]
November 28, 2022
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves multiple family members, including the person who is directly receiving formal treatment. Since it involves multiple participants, it is structured similarly to group therapy. The main difference is that group therapy can involve strangers, whereas family therapy consists of just close family. The perspective in family […]
November 24, 2022
Data indicate that over one-quarter of adults in the United States struggle with some type of mental health disorder every year. That could be anxiety, depression, or one of the many other common mental health issues that affect people. The prevalence of mental health disorders is thankfully matched by the availability of treatment. One of […]
November 14, 2022
Person-centered therapy is a therapeutic approach that prioritizes getting clients to discover personal solutions to their issues. This is in contrast to forms of therapy where the practitioner leads with possible solutions. Person-centered therapy is commonly used to tackle problems like depression, anxiety, and even substance abuse. It is a naturally-empowering method as it relies […]
November 7, 2022
Experiences of trauma are often intimately tied up with mental health and substance abuse disorders. One of the biggest risk factors for the development of a mental health or substance abuse problem is a history of trauma. The exact type of trauma can take many forms, from an accident to a death in the family […]
October 27, 2022
When seeking treatment for substance use disorder or mental health issues, it is easy to get bogged down in terminology. Many kinds of therapy and treatment are available, but which one will be best for you or your loved one? Person-centered therapy is one kind of therapy that can be used in the context of […]