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Identifying Common Causes of Depression
Claiming nearly 300 million victims worldwide, depression is the most common mental health disorder in the world. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one

6 Tips to Regulate and Improve Mental & Emotional Health
Seeking to improve mental and emotional health can radically change your quality of life. Experience higher satisfaction in personal relationships, professional connections and family life

The Undeniable Benefits You’ll Experience When Getting Sober for Good
There are a million reasons to get sober, whether you quit drugs and alcohol to boost your mental health or for some other purpose, your

Hope Starts at Home: The Importance of the Family Unit for Mental Health
A family is only as happy, healthy and secure as their individual members. When one family member experiences mental health issues, substance use disorder or

Set Your Child Up for Success in Mental Health Treatment and in Life
Your kid’s life is one big balancing act. Your child is trying to keep up with the demands of school, find personal passions, manage
How Journaling can Enhance Your Addiction Recovery Program
Journaling is a powerful tool you can use to work through confusing or convoluted thoughts and feelings. Journaling gives you a chance to externally process

How To Spot Anxiety in Your Child
No one needs an expert to explain that the behavior of children and adults is distinct. Yet while they are unique, the behavior of

Discussing Internet Browsing Safety with Your Kids
It can feel like there is a wide divide between you and your child’s internet habits. Even if you’re tech savvy, it can be

The Benefits of Sticking with Services Through Outpatient Treatment
Sobriety can be elusive. Cravings, relapse and personal challenges can all be major roadblocks in the journey to break free from drugs or alcohol

How Can Anxiety Affect Women?
Anxiety refers to both anxiety disorders, like generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder, and occasional feelings of anxiety, which many people experience throughout their

How and Why to Fuel Your Recovery
While there are definitely some organs that take the brunt of the harm addiction does, drugs and alcohol negatively impact your whole body. Reversing

Understanding Triggers that Cause Substance Abuse Setbacks
Triggers are stimuli - a sound, sight, place, person, date, or even a smell - that remind us of memories of a traumatic event
Learning to Challenge Negative Thoughts
What are negative thoughts? Well, they are exactly as they sound. Negative thoughts are a form of unhealthy self-talk, even if they aren’t about ourselves

Anxiety is More Than Just Stress
Long-term or repeated periods of stress can cause a variety of health problems in an individual. Since anxiety is a chronic form of stress, it's

When Does Alcohol Addiction Get Better?
Signs that you’re overcoming alcohol addiction at every stage, from rehab to continuing services, including thinking based in reality and renewed energy., Sadly, there is no miracle cure for alcohol addiction. While there are proven treatme

Having the Conversation About Addiction With Your Children
Talking to children about addiction can feel uncomfortable, but it is important that kids and teens are informed about the dangers of addiction. How
How to Listen to What Your Body is Telling You
What does it mean to listen to your body? Your body likely knows something is wrong before you do. Listening to your body requires

Identifying & Fulfilling Unmet Needs During Recovery
Learn to identify your daily needs and stressors by working backwards through your day and then address the top areas of need one by one for your recovery., Recovery is a demanding process. While you’re putting your best effort into treatme

All the Ways You Can Expect to Benefit from Evidence-Based Treatment
It seems like a no-brainer that medical and mental health professionals should be using the most current evidence to inform their practice. However, a

Breaking Free from a Marijuana Addiction
Follow these six steps to get clean from marijuana and stay clean- acknowledge the problem, share about your struggle, identify triggers and more., Even with all the right support, marijuana addiction can be tough to break. Recreational mar

Medication vs Supplements: Which are Better for Drug Recovery?
Everything you need to know about the benefits of using medication assisted treatment and taking advantage of natural treatment options., If you’ve ever wondered about medication vs supplements, you’ve come to the right place. While medicat
A Quick Overview of Trauma Program Levels
If you’ve struggled to recover from terrible events in your life, trauma treatment might be for you. While not everyone’s life difficulties will warrant the

How to Build Your Own Support Group in Seven Steps
Peer support is vital for your recovery. Building your own personal support network made up of friends, families, and others in recovery can keep you on track., Are you on the road to recovery and learning how to build a support group? Your

8 Signs You've Made Positive Mental Health Change
Your mental health is a work in progress, which means it is possible to make progress and positive changes. Here are a few signs that you have made strides., Mental health is a complex ecosystem that requires attention and care. If you have

