Mental Health
Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It is a normal human emotion and a natural response to stress or challenges. However, the signs of anxiety disorder display symptoms that are beyond normal responses. Anxiety disorder can manifest itself in ways that affect nearly every aspect of your life. Furthermore, it slowly…
A personality disorder, such as anxiety, is often an underlying factor that contributes to addiction. Substance abuse is often a symptom of self-medication as an attempt to cope with anxiety. Instead of getting help from a therapist or talking to your family, you may turn to drugs or alcohol instead. As a result, both anxiety…
When someone is battling depression, they may turn to medication, illicit drugs, or alcohol to cope with the symptoms. This is known as self-medication. Instead of developing skills to manage depression, an individual may turn to a mod-altering substance – something that they believe will pull them out of their depression. This is how depression…
People who have an addiction and disorder need equal and unique treatment for each. Through dual diagnosis, a therapist evaluates both conditions to determine the right type of care. Dual diagnosis seeks to address the underlying factors that led to the addiction. They may integrate a range of evidence based and holistic therapies that promote…
Mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders can negatively impact your physical health, cognition, and relationships. Mental health disorders and addiction are both chronic and progressive diseases that change your brain chemistry and impair your judgment. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective treatment for PTSD. But how can EMDR therapy help…
Mental health disorders can make it hard to live a normal life. Symptoms can discourage you from leaving your house or cause you to isolate yourself from your friends and loved ones. Conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause avoidant behavior and disruptive symptoms. Understanding PTSD symptoms also helps you know when you or…
Substance abuse disorders, alcoholism, and addiction are progressive and chronic. Addiction can impact your physical health, finances, and relationships. Substance abuse can also increase your risk of experiencing an overdose and reduce your quality of life. Attending a substance abuse treatment program is the best way to improve your chances of recovery. Treatment programs specialize…
While people of all ages can have bipolar disorder, most people first experience symptoms in their mid-20s. Bipolar disorder causes significant mood disturbances, making it difficult to understand how to help a loved one with bipolar disorder. Since bipolar disorder requires medications to regulate and control, regular visits to a psychiatrist are an essential part…
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