Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been recognized worldwide in April to bring awareness and education to the causes and prevention of the stress epidemic. Stress is considered a leading cause of many physical, emotional, and mental health concerns. Reducing stress and the consequences it brings begins with awareness of its existence and the many…
Mental health issues affect one out of five adults in America. Every day, millions of people seek help for these issues from trained mental health professionals. A broad range of mental health conditions needs treatment using an equally wide range of therapies. Finding the proper treatment for each patient’s situation is something that a good…
A person’s family is usually the first and most important relationship that they experience. Because this relationship starts at birth, it plays a significant role in how a person develops and their ability to deal with stress and trauma. A person’s family can provide them with the support and guidance necessary to navigate life. However,…
There is a complex relationship between substance use disorders and mental health issues. When a person experiences both simultaneously, it is called a dual diagnosis. Most of the time, people struggling with a dual diagnosis only receive treatment for their substance use disorder. Women are also disproportionately more likely to develop a dual diagnosis but…
Each year, one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Many people continue to live with persistent mental health issues. If you live with a mental health disorder, you have likely heard about talk therapy as a form of treatment. Talk therapy effectively treats…
When used in conjunction with medication, talk therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy in use for a wide variety of mental health conditions. However, talk therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are different types and techniques of talk therapy offered at mental health facilities. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is…
Your mental health is one of the most significant factors in your overall well-being and happiness. However, one in five Americans struggles with mental health disorders each year, with almost half of the population experiencing a mental health issue in their lifetime. Only a small portion of these people will seek care at a residential…
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues Americans face. Living with untreated depression can be incredibly difficult, as it makes even routine daily tasks seem like huge ordeals. This negative influence can make people struggling with depression more likely to suffer other severe mental and physical consequences. Because women are twice as…
May is Women’s Health Month, including National Women’s Health Week from May 8 – 14, 2022. This celebration of women’s health starts on Mother’s Day and aims to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Women’s Health Month is important because many caregivers are women. This calling to provide care and support…
For many who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), the desire to quit is often overshadowed by the fear of withdrawal symptoms. Attempts to detox at home frequently fail because of the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, making people want to give up trying to be sober altogether. For most, detox is generally the first step…