Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly reported mental health issues worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 11.7% of adults experienced “regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.” Though they are so common, anxiety disorders remain among the most complex mental health illnesses. Why Is Anxiety More […]
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Have you ever taken a deep breath and found you instantly felt lighter? Health experts have recommended deep breathing techniques (or “breathwork”) across fields as a holistic means of stress management. The benefits of deep breathing techniques go beyond just feeling relaxed. You can also improve at mastering different kinds of breathwork or deep breathing
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Many factors can affect recovering individuals’ mental health. Some of the most prevalent influences are grief and loss. Losing a loved one, a job, or any other thing of significance can be a traumatic experience. Between the trauma of the loss and dealing with the grief on top of it, many people must learn to
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For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment
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Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use.
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Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one
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Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) tend to lose a sense of their identity. You may wonder who you are and what you should do with your life. These difficulties are a result of the mind-altering effects of substances. When you are deep in your addiction, these substances can change who you
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For many people who develop a drug or alcohol addiction, their disorder can often be traced back to past traumatic experiences. Although you may think that dealing with trauma can be risky during addiction treatment, it is the only path to recovery. Processing trauma helps you deal with negative emotions to prevent relapse. Including healing
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Have you experienced an eventful day with stress and confusion pulling you in different directions? When these stress responses happen, you may find yourself enjoying the here and now less. Mindfulness practices can help you cope with stress and rekindle your love for life. It has also proven effective in helping people recover from the
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These days, many treatment centers claim that they offer “holistic” treatments but not everyone knows what that means. The term comes from “holism,” which refers to the “whole” of something as more than the sum of its parts. A holistic approach to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cares for the whole person, including the body,
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