There are almost 23 million people in America who need treatment for their drug and alcohol issues. Less than one percent will get the help that they need. Some don’t have… Read More ›
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Exercise As A Treatment For Depression
Exercise helps the heart get pumping, which sends extra blood flow and happy chemicals through the brain. As part of a holistic approach to managing depression, exercise is a way to… Read More ›
Can I Still Take Personal Days From Work After Going To Treatment For My Mental Health?
Early recovery is not always easy. Even after taking time off from work to go to treatment, you will still be in need of an occasional mental health day from work. Taking a day off from work to take care… Read More ›
3 Tips For Supporting A Loved One’s Depression After Treatment
Supporting a loved one who has gone to treatment for their depression requires love, compassion, and patience. For those first days, here are some suggestions for making the transition as smooth… Read More ›
Recovery From Alcoholism Is Difficult, Not Impossible
Last month, Brad Pitt made headlines around the world as he openly discussed his lifetime of alcohol abuse and how he has realized he has avoided his alcoholism for so long. After a… Read More ›
How Do I Make Friends In Treatment?
Your time in treatment is all about you. Part of working on you involves making friends and creating connection with those around you. Look For The Similarities, Not The Differences Going to treatment for rehabilitation of a mental health disorder… Read More ›
Is It Going To Get Better?
The context of the “it” doesn’t really matter. If you’re going through something difficult in life that is making everything feel like a painful challenge, whether it be a mental health disorder, an addiction, or processing trauma, it can feel… Read More ›
What Do You Need To Keep In Mind About Early Recovery?
Early recovery is the first six months to a year of sobriety, or recovery from any mental health condition. During these months, overcoming triggers is the most difficult. As you navigate the choppy waters, keep these things in mind. It’s… 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 ›
4 Reasons You Should Choose Recovery
It’s true. Recovery is a lifestyle change. Changing your life for the better might seem like a difficult choice to make. Here are some of the best reasons why you should choose recovery. Your Story Will Help Others You may… Read More ›