Service Animals and Mental Health
Over the years, we have seen different kinds of treatment methods discovered, researched, and implemented. Some have certainly been a success, while others have proven the opposite. One effective method that has been successfully implemented into treating mental illness, especially throughout the past decade, has been the use of service animals. Before use for mental…
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How Is Your Relationship With Food?
Believe it or not, food is something that many people struggle to have healthy relationships with. That does not necessarily mean individuals will develop eating disorders; it just means that many of us are working to find a balance, whether eating less, eating more, or just maintaining what some may refer to as a healthy…
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Haunted Past: Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anyone who has dealt with traumatic life events can probably attest to the havoc they can wreak long-term. It does not always take much to cause severe trauma, either. Traumatic events can cause and worsen a number of mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders, depression, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), all of which have…
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How to Handle an Overdose
There are many reasons why anyone would need to know how to handle an overdose safely. Whether it be for your safety or the safety of friends, family, and loved ones, knowing the proper steps to take when faced with someone overdosing can be integral to saving that person’s life. Many of us have probably…
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Gateway Drugs: Fact or Myth?
Anyone who has been to a high school assembly about abstinence from drugs and the dangers of early drug use has more than likely heard the expression “gateway drug.” Those assemblies would often include a life story from an individual who is in recovery and almost did not survive their battle with addiction. Many of…
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Most Commonly Used Substances in California
There are a number of substances, and even behaviors, that individuals frequently fall victim to in addiction. Additionally, some are more common than others. We often see individuals who struggle with alcohol, opioids, or sometimes even battle with food. Despite these commonalities, it has taken a while for the stigmatization of addiction, substance use, and…
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Overcoming Anger, Guilt, and Shame
With recovery comes an array of mixed feelings and emotions for individuals, especially in the beginning stages of treatment. When a client first enters into a treatment program, they often feel disconnected from their bodies. The beginning stages of recovery are a time for an individual to reconnect with their body, and with that, come…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Environment for Your Mental Health
The truth is, recovery is only as successful as you make it. The more work and effort you put into your recovery, the more successful it will be. Most of it depends on you, including the changes you are willing to make. Lifestyle changes can be difficult for anyone, even when they don’t revolve around…
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Addiction, Depression, and Conquering Both
As many of you may already know, many co-occurring disorders can accompany addiction and substance use disorders (SUD). In some cases, struggles with addiction and SUD can lead to mental illnesses, and in others, mental illnesses can sometimes lead to addiction and SUD. Some mental disorders people experience include anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and several…
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Letting Go and Finding Peace During Recovery
While the path to recovery can come with many trials and tribulations, there are several things you can do to make these challenges easier to manage. The obvious methods may include seeking treatment, going to therapy, or attending group meetings. However, there are many things you can do yourself to foster a successful recovery, some…
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