To say 2020 has been challenging feels like an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to focus on anything other than simply surviving. Which in a way, is what the entire process of recovery and healing can sometimes… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
Growing Up With Co-Occurring Disorders
The correlation between substance use and mental illness is especially prevalent in the youth population for several reasons. First, at such a young age, a child’s brain is not fully developed. The brain is not considered fully developed until age… Read More ›
The Difference Between Support and Enablement
When you see someone you care about struggling, you may have an urge to help them by any means as it is human nature. Someone who struggles with mental health and substance abuse disorders needs a strong support system to… Read More ›
The Link Between Trauma and Memory Loss
The impact of trauma on the human brain can be profound as some areas of the brain can suffer physical changes from the traumatic event. The effects of experiencing trauma can lead to low quality of life for some due… Read More ›
How to Cope With Major Life Changes
Some people are comfortable with predictability. They find it easier to cope if they can rely on a routine or some kind of constant in their life. When change happens, it can be hard to understand or assimilate. If there… Read More ›
Family Counseling and Why It’s Important
When someone is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), they need strong support. Inpatient treatment is extremely beneficial for treating SUD, as it provides a steady flow of support from clinical staff and peers. While someone is receiving this… Read More ›
How to Rebuild Your Self-Esteem
Having healthy self-esteem and feelings of self-worth are some of the most essential characteristics that you could have. Self-esteem is defined as the way we view our worth or value and it directly impacts our decisions and thought processes. Some… Read More ›
Be Still: A Mindful Practice
Mindfulness, simply stated, is the practice of gaining self-awareness. It is derived from ancient trans-Himalayan philosophies of contemplation and cultivation of awareness. Research has shown that frequent mindfulness exercises practice produces substantial changes in trait-like predispositions to being mindful in… Read More ›
What Are Co-occurring Disorders?
Research suggests that both acute and prolonged use of drugs can affect a person’s brain responses. Some substances can exacerbate an already existing mental disorder. For instance, in people with a genetic disposition towards psychosis, using marijuana increases the chance… Read More ›
Easy-to-Use Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief Exercises
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is designed to help people who suffer from chronic bouts of depression and unhappiness. Research shows it can also aid people who suffer from chronic pain and mental health disorders. MBSR prevents “downward spirals” of depression,… Read More ›
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