When you’re dealing with depression, it’s easy to fall prey to lies telling you you’re not good enough and that your life is not worthwhile. These lies weigh you down, anchoring you to a false view of yourself and the world around you. Take a look at some of the biggest lies of depression, along with […]
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation often recommended to patients who have treatment-resistant depression. Some people respond to TMS and find relief from depression—others do not. Everyone, though, can find immediate help and lifelong value through concentrated, personalized, inpatient mental health treatment. WHAT IS TMS? TMS uses a magnetic field […]
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According to a study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health, depression rates among U.S. adults tripled from an average of 8.5% to 27.8% during the early months of 2020 with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; this number saw a steady increase to 32.8% in 2021, with depression affecting 1 out of […]
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When it comes to addiction recovery, there are so many topics that should or can be discussed. We could talk about how addiction impacts the lives of people around us. We could talk about the detox process, treatment options, relapse prevention and much more. All of these things are extremely important to the recovery process. […]
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It’s normal to feel anxious at times, particularly during stressful situations. But how do you know if your everyday worries are a sign of something more serious? Ask yourself these five questions to get a better idea of where you land on the worry vs. anxiety spectrum. WHAT AM I WORRIED ABOUT? Everyone worries about […]
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Your mindset significantly impacts your recovery journey, making it all the more important to take care of your mental health. Addressing your overall mental health can target the root causes of addiction, preventing relapse and helping you find coping skills that work for you. Consider these four tips to aid your mental health and addiction […]
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You’ve probably heard of the flight or fight response. This is the “good” side of anxiety, when your body reacts to impending danger by sending you a jolt of extra adrenaline and cortisol. It’s these natural hormones that give you the instant energy to hit the brakes when someone suddenly stops ahead of you. Or […]
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Over the last few years — as the pandemic produced uncertainty and anxiety — an astounding number of parents watched helplessly as their teenager’s mental health seemingly deteriorated. Parents commonly reported moodiness, lack of socialization, unhealthy sleep patterns, and problems with motivation. In severe cases, they reported signs of severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. […]
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Drug Treatment Programs Drug treatment programs or drug rehab refers to the process of psycho-therapeutic and medical treatment to a person who is dependent on psychoactive substances like hard drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol. Rehabilitation aims at enabling the affected person to stop abusing the substance of interest, thereby avoiding the negative effects: i.e. financial, […]
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When you’re faced with the prospect of social situation, you can’t stop an unbreakable shiver running up your spine. Anxiety continues to cast a shadow over each day, and it takes all your energy not to give into the seemingly endless thoughts of self-sabotage. If you’re struggling with avoidance personality disorder, that’s a quick glimpse […]
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