Category Archives: Mental Health

Friday, April 26th, 2019

Understanding A Cutting Addiction (And How To Help)

Cutting is a type of medical illness. Cutting oneself or engaging in other forms of self-harm can become an addiction. The individual may be trying to deal with deep...
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Where Does The Stigma Behind Mental Illness Stand Today?

Researchers, celebrities, and communities have taken great strides toward destroying negative perceptions surrounding mental health and mental illness in recent years. Have their efforts translated into real, measurable progress...
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

Lifting Them Up and Out of Danger: A Guide to Mental Health Interventions

The idea of a loved one taking their own life may seem far fetched, but the reality is that the number of Americans committing suicide has been increasing for...
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Friday, January 18th, 2019

PTSD, Fatigue, And The Increased Risks For Emotional Meltdown

People who struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often suffer from several symptoms that may fluctuate over time. And no two people will have the same experience with PTSD....
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

BEWARE: The Reemergence of U-47700 in the Club Scene Is Killing Our Youth

In 2015, there were over 33,000 opioid-related deaths in the United States, according to NCBI. While most people know of the dangers of heroin and prescription opioid painkiller abuse,...
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Friday, October 12th, 2018

PTSD in an Alcoholic Family: Unfortunate Collateral Damage

It is no mystery that alcoholism can destroy a person’s life. However, it is important to remember that the damage caused by alcohol abuse can affect the mental health...
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

Teen and Young Adult Behavioral Health Interventions Help Prevent Future Substance Abuse Issues

Behavioral problems that take hold in the developmental years of your child’s life can indicate behaviors they may engage in later in life. If your child begins acting out...
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Friday, September 14th, 2018

The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment with a Focus on Trauma

It may come as little surprise that trauma is a common denominator in a majority of addiction cases. But trauma doesn’t mean the same thing to each person. What...
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Thursday, July 12th, 2018

Interventions for Depression and Mental Health Issues

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, as much as 47 percent of people suffering with substance abuse disorder also deal with mental illness. The Mental...
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

Mental Health Interventions and Finding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

Mental illness and substance abuse are two of the biggest problems facing Americans today. Still, there are important aspects of both of these health dilemmas that go woefully underreported....
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