Mental Health articles and news
Mental health is not always synonymous with addiction. However, having a mental health disorder can make you more susceptible and you can develop an addiction. Substance use disorders often co-occur with various mental health disorders especially when they have gone unaddressed. Some individuals have a blanket understanding of how mental health and addiction affect one … Read more
Addiction and homelessness are connected in a way that can easily be overlooked. Any day, you may come across someone struggling with addiction but not appear to be. You can also come across someone homeless who does not appear to be. This is why sometimes the connection between addiction and homelessness goes unnoticed. Have you … Read more
Healing from the harm addiction caused you is essential to your recovery. The physical harm that addiction causes can be detrimental if gon unaddressed. Unfortunately, some individuals suffer physically from their addiction and do not make it out. Sometimes, due to the outward-in view, people only see the exterior damages of addition. The loss of … Read more
When you’re facing trauma and mental health issues, your brain can sometimes redirect your feelings into unhealthy behaviors. This is somewhat normalized in our culture. How many times have you heard someone say “I could use a drink” after a particularly taxing day? Although it is common, if the problem persists, you could develop destructive … Read more
It is no news that exposure to traumatic experiences may increase people’s vulnerability to substance use disorders. Scientific research has proven the high correlation between trauma and addiction. When these adverse and traumatic experiences occur in childhood and within the home environment, the negative health impacts can be even more long-lasting. In general, people who … Read more
Did you know that around 50% of American adults will suffer from a mental health crisis at some point during their lifetime? We all face daily stressors that may build up to trigger a mental health crisis. It is important to recognize warning signs of worsening mental health before we break down. Defining a Mental … Read more
Life events such as losing a loved one still happen when you are in recovery. When someone you care about passes, the emotional reactions can be intense. The heaviness of grief can linger and hinder your progress. To prevent relapses from happening when you experience grief, you need tools to better cope with it. Grief … Read more
Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the … Read more
Everybody knows that good nutrition is an important part of staying healthy daily. Did you know that this is particularly true for individuals recovering from addiction? Good nutrition not only replenishes the body with necessary nutrients but also improves mental health. Eating right is one essential building block for those recovering from a dual diagnosis. … Read more
Many people with substance addiction struggle with feelings of shame and guilt. Some of them may feel they have disappointed family and friends with their choices, lies, and deceptions. Others may regret breaking promises they could not keep. Perhaps some feel guilty that their attempts to get sober have been fruitless. Because of the widespread … Read more
