Eating disorders are complex and complicated mental health issues which can become life threatening without treatment. Supporting a loved one who has an issue with one of life’s necessities, food, can be challenging. Help Them Stop Talking About Weight Since… Read More ›
Category: Treatment
Myths About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorders is one of the lesser understood mental health disorders and dual diagnosis with substance use disorder. We’re all a little OCD Trying to identify with and understand someone who has a mental health disorder can be difficult… Read More ›
Why Treating Trauma Is Important During Mental Health Treatment
Most people who have walked into a treatment center for either a primary mental health disorder or substance use disorder have experienced some kind of trauma in their lives. A majority of people will experience trauma within their lifetimes, either… Read More ›
What Are The Different Kinds Of Mental Health Professionals?
After you transition through the various stages of treatment are complete, you’re ready to make your final transition into independent living. You’ll need to create a safe system of trusted mental health professionals to keep you working on your program… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder: Getting The Facts Straight
Bipolar disorder can be a bewildering mental health disorder to understand, approach, and manage. If you or a loved one might be living with bipolar disorder, here are some often confused facts. Fact: Bipolar Disorder And Depression Are Not The… Read More ›
Are Your Everyday Habits Signs Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Obsession and compulsion- that is the core of obsessive compulsive disorder. What drives the obsessions in OCD is not usually pleasant. The compulsions are usually small behaviors to try and cope with those unpleasant thoughts. Since the thoughts are categorized… Read More ›
Forgot Why You’re Getting Treatment? Read this
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health disorders. Most of them will live undiagnosed and untreated for their problems while some will live with manageability of their symptoms most will not. Mental illness is a top contributor… Read More ›
You’re Probably Not Fine
Fine seems to be the most universal human emotion or emotional experience. When we are asked how we are doing, we answer with “fine”. What is “fine” really? Most often than not, it is not how you are doing. In… Read More ›
8 Signs Of A Toxic Relationship
Toxic relationships can be as damaging and addictive as drugs and alcohol. Getting out of a toxic relationship isn’t as easy as it might seem. The first step is recognizing that a relationship is toxic. Here are 8 signs to… Read More ›
Should I Go To Al-Anon As The Family Member Of An Alcoholic?
Alcoholism is often called a family disease. When a loved one develops a chemical dependency on alcohol, everyone around them is effected. Often, the alcoholic is unaware of how their drinking problem affects other people. After all, as they will… Read More ›