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Mothers and Postpartum Depression

Dual diagnosis, Mental health, RecoveryJanuary 27, 2021231Views 0Likes 0Comments

The hormonal changes after giving birth can make it common for new mothers to feel out-of-sorts. But for some new mothers, this temporary feeling of depression continues far beyond just a week or two. For these new parents, prolonged feelings of sadness could mean postpartum depression is setting in. When this happens, caring for a…

How Trauma Can Influence Substance Abuse

Addiction Treatments, Dual diagnosis, Mental health, Trauma informed careJanuary 21, 2021207Views 0Likes 0Comments

Experts define trauma as a deeply disturbing experience. But if you’ve experienced trauma in your life, including sexual violence, domestic abuse, or childhood neglect, such a simple description seems underwhelming. Trauma is something that affects every area of your life. Subsequently, it may interrupt your sleep patterns or cause you to feel fear at the…

Exercise Improves Mental Health

Anxiety Treatment, Dual diagnosis, Mental healthJanuary 12, 2021219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Simple changes in lifestyle may go a long way toward boosting your mental wellness. Exercise is especially beneficial because it offers pleasing side effects such as weight loss and an adrenaline rush. If you’re experiencing periods of feeling blue, try starting a daily or weekly exercise regimen to improve both your mood and your overall…

Alcohol Abuse And Loneliness

alcohol addiction, Dual diagnosis, Mental health, Substance AbuseDecember 27, 2020251Views 0Likes 0Comments

From the outside, someone struggling with alcoholism can be bubbly and exuberant. They may seem to bring a ton of energy to the party, but their inner reality is far from that. Many of those who deal with alcohol abuse feel miserable and lonely, even if they're in relationships. Not only can loneliness increase the…

Talking to Your Loved Ones About Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Treatment, Dual diagnosis, Mental healthDecember 21, 2020228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anxiety disorders, like many other mental health disorders, can be taxing and can limit you from being able to enjoy life to its fullest. Do you feel anxious, nervous, or get butterflies in your stomach during different life situations? Everyone experiences bouts of anxiety from time to time -- it’s normal. It usually comes and goes,…

Understanding Major Depression

Dual diagnosis, Mental health, RecoveryDecember 18, 2020201Views 0Likes 0Comments

Depression has become a buzz word in contemporary society. One of the main reasons is that many still think depression is merely feeling sad. But major depression is a clinically proven condition that affects millions of individuals. Depression changes how a person feels, behaves, and can lead to serious emotional and physical problems. Society must acknowledge…

College Students And Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug addiction, Dual diagnosis, Mental health, Substance AbuseDecember 15, 2020197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Prescription drug abuse among college students has skyrocketed in recent times. This is due to various factors, key among them being the availability of prescription drugs such as Adderall. Students and drug abuse aren’t a new topic, but it is important to consider why the use of prescription drugs has become so prevalent in college. College…

Rebuilding Relationships After Rehab

Addiction Treatments, Mental health, RecoveryDecember 12, 2020207Views 0Likes 0Comments

As scary as addiction is, sometimes, rebuilding relationships after rehab can be just as frightening. If you're in recovery, and you're wondering how to right the wrongs that took place as collateral damage to your addiction, take comfort in knowing that it's entirely possible, but it takes work. Family therapy and group therapy are beautiful places…

Helping a Loved One With a Process Addiction

Addiction Treatments, Mental health, Process addictionDecember 6, 2020197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Addiction is defined as a disease of the brain, a chronic illness that needs comprehensive therapy and medical treatment. Whether your loved one is addicted to a substance or a particularly damaging habit, their life can spiral out of control before they have even realized what has happened. Process addiction involves serious compulsions to carry…

Dispelling Stigmas in Mental Health

Dual diagnosis, Mental health, RecoveryNovember 21, 2020200Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are many stigmas of mental health in the world we live in. For a long time, talking about depression or anxiety could have made others think about you differently. Today, we know that mental health is just as important as physical health. And many changes have occurred to encourage this. However, there is still…

Five Reasons to Join a Support Group

Addiction Treatments, Dual diagnosis, Mental health, Recovery, Substance AbuseNovember 12, 2020214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Life is challenging, even for those who are not struggling with addiction or mental health challenges. No matter what struggles you are facing, it is essential to have people around you who can help support your needs. When it comes to addiction recovery, a support group is often critical. This kind of group can help…

Getting Help for Major Depression

Dual diagnosis, Mental health, RecoveryNovember 6, 2020245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you feel helpless and hopeless often? Do you wonder why you are always so unhappy and cannot find joy in your life? You could be suffering from a condition called major depression. While most people feel sad from time to time, major depression is a serious type of mental health disorder that requires treatment.…