Avoiding Anxiety Triggers on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather and celebrate with family and loved ones. In theory, it allows people to reflect on what they are grateful for while enjoying some good…
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Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Women
Experts agree that it’s best to treat co-occurring mental health conditions and addiction together for the best results. A person with a dual diagnosis has both a mental health issue…
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3 Benefits of Attending an Inpatient Depression Treatment Center
Depression can wear you down and completely alter your life. But, unfortunately, it’s relatively common for people not to get the treatment they need. So how can you know if…
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Medical Complications in Women from PTSD
The media often talks about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning combat veterans, which they portray as a group made up mostly of men. However, women can also develop PTSD,…
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What to Expect During Dual Diagnosis Treatment
A dual diagnosis occurs when both a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem co-occur. People often self-medicate when dealing with mental health issues which then exacerbates the initial complication.…
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Benefits of Working Through Past Traumas
One of the best methods of addressing one’s current situation is to revisit past traumas. Trauma is stored in both the body and the mind. How these physical and psychological…
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Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, those that struggle with mental health issues and their loved ones hope to bring awareness to mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether they have just finished…
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Getting Treatment for Substance Use and Depression
Those who struggle with substance use and depression face many risks to both physical and mental health if they don’t seek treatment. With proper treatment, it is possible to recover,…
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How Do World Events Impact Addiction
There is no shortage of world events that can potentially lead to trauma. Wars, natural disasters, political upheavals, crashing economies, poverty, and pandemics can trigger various mental health issues that…
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What Is Seasonal Depression?
If you’ve only had depression episodes during late fall and winter, you might have seasonal depression. Some people also refer to this condition as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal depression…
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