Bipolar disorder can become an unruly part of life when it goes untreated. After a loved one finally enters treatment for bipolar disorder, you can start to take care of yourself while continuing to take care of them in a… Read More ›
Tag: Addiction Treatment
What Does A Holistic Approach To Treatment Mean?
Mind, body, and spirit- this is the most simple definition of what approaching something from a holistic standpoint means. The holistic approach is being used to treat all areas of mental health, from addiction and alcoholism (substance use disorders) to… Read More ›
Catching Burnout Before You Get Burned
During the treatment process, there isn’t a day to be wasted. Each day is full of precious learning and healing opportunities for growth, development, and change. For the recovering brain, there can come a limit. At one point, all of… Read More ›
Is Everything Going To Get Better When I Go To Treatment?
The answer is yes. The answer is no. Many report feeling an instantaneous sense of relief when they pick up the phone and make the call for help. Getting on the plane, arriving at the treatment center, walking in the… Read More ›
Addiction Requires Assessment Not Arrests
The ideology that addicts are criminals and need to be punished for their crime is thankfully fading away. Increasingly, the much more accurate ideology that people who struggle with addiction are living with an untreated mental health disorder is taking… Read More ›
5 Ways To Avoid Substance Abuse When Living With Anxiety
30% of the American adult population lives with some kind of an anxiety disorder. Only a small percentage of those struggling will ever seek treatment. Problematically, many of them are not aware that they have an anxiety disorder which needs… Read More ›
What Do I Do To Support My Loved One In Treatment With An Eating Disorder?
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 ›
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 ›
What Are The Types Of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar I Disorder Episodes of mania last at least 7 days Symptoms of mania can become so severe that hospitalization is required During episodes of mania there are incidents with police or other official governing agencies Depressive episodes last 2… Read More ›
Mindfulness Practice: Exting
Should you stay in contact with an ex-partner when entering treatment for mental health or substance use disorder issues? For most the immediate answer is a resounding, “NO.” Many come to terms with their need for treatment on the tail… Read More ›