Mental Health

How Do You Overcome Stigma and Seek Treatment?

How Do You Overcome Stigma and Seek Treatment?

Do you have a loved one who is suffering from substance addiction but hesitates to seek treatment because of stigma? Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who struggle with addiction are common. Such is also the case for people struggling with mental health conditions. Stigmatization is harmful in many ways, not least of which

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How Do You Help a Loved Onee With Mental Health Needs?

How Do You Help a Loved Onee with Mental Health Needs?

People with substance addiction tend to develop co-occurring mental health problems because both conditions share many root causes and affect similar areas of the brain. The interconnectivity between these two conditions has been seen more acutely during the pandemic. In any case, full recovery requires that both addiction and mental health issues be treated simultaneously.

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The Brain Science Behind Meditation

The Brain Science Behind Meditation

People recovering from substance addiction and co-occurring mental health issues are often encouraged to practice meditation because it offers many benefits for both the body and the mind. Not only does meditation help you slow down in today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced environment, but it also restores brain health. Meditation Benefits for the Brain By practicing

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Why Do People Feel More Depressed in Winter?

Why Do People Feel More Depressed in Winter?

With the COVID-19 pandemic in the past years, winter months became more difficult for people who are in isolation and struggle with depression. Unlike common depressive episodes, seasonal patterns of depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), come and go with the seasons. This condition should not be brushed off as just “the winter

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How Does Psychotherapy Work?

How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment option for people recovering from substance addiction. It is a general category of therapy encompassing many approaches that are effective for those in recovery from substance use because it addresses mental health and co-occurring behavioral issues. Psychotherapy is effective for addiction recovery because it treats the mind while observing how

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Dangers of Toxic Relationships and Mental Health

How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Mental Health

Toxic relationships can have a damaging impact on people’s emotional and mental health, though these health hazards are often quite hidden. Culture at large has made a movement toward positive things like healthy foods, fitness opportunities, and creating your own dream job. The next step should be to spread awareness and tips on how to

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