The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the occurrence of mental health problems, such as compulsive disorders. Public health measures to prevent infection, such as frequent hand washing and disinfecting, can greatly affect people who already have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The adverse mental health effects of COVID-19 are, in general, more acute for people with OCD. For […]
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Bullying can happen among all age groups in every social setting from school to work to the internet. It can have many forms, including physical, verbal, social, and even virtual manifestations. Verbal bullying may happen by teasing and threatening, while social bullying can involve spreading rumors and encouraging others to exclude the victim. Because of
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Denial among people with substance addiction is common because they often feel the need to hide the depth of their struggles from themselves and their loved ones. Many lies and half-truths they tell themselves are to downplay the harmful effects of substances or minimize the severity of their addiction. If you are supporting a loved
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We rely on others in our lives to assist us occasionally. We may seek guidance when making significant decisions and cherish the presence of our loved ones. Healthy relationships naturally involve some level of dependence, fostering confidence and mutual trust. However, dependency can sometimes exceed healthy limits, making individuals feel incapable of meeting their needs
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If you struggle with sleep problems as well as depression, you are not alone in this difficult experience. Many people have the dual conditions of sleep deprivation and depression. Why do these two conditions tend to appear at the same time? How do you break the cycle of sleep deprivation and depression when these two
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Achieving sobriety takes hard work, and even more work to maintain it. Maintaining sobriety requires honesty, humility, and strong accountability structures. Holding yourself accountable for decisions regarding addiction and recovery might not be a common suggestion you hear, but it’s just as important as external accountability. Recovery experts generally avoid attributing addiction to personal choices
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If you are a parent who has gone through addiction treatment, chances are you have missed precious time with your children while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As you achieve sobriety and decide to live a healthier lifestyle from now on, it is important to rekindle and repair family relationships. Among
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Do you know the benefits of keeping a recovery journal? It is a helpful way to verbalize your emotions and unload the stress in life. By getting in touch with yourself, you can become more grounded in reality. Journaling has been proven to be an effective aid to long-term recovery. What Types of Journaling Can
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Did you know that the best way to prevent relapse after addiction treatment is to be educated about what relapse is to the best of your abilities? The more you know about this “enemy,” the higher chance you have in the fight against it. That is why having a solid relapse-prevention plan is so important,
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In the past few years, racial conflicts and traumatic events have led to an increase in mental health problems among black people, indigenous people, and people of color (collectively known as BIPOC) in the United States. Race-based trauma is a particular form of trauma because it comes from the daily manifestations of systemic racism and
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