Everyone deals with stress and hard times differently. How you respond to these situations can depend on a number of things. Those who are already struggling with mental health, or self harm could have an even more difficult time coping. During this time of the...
Many people who suffer from mental illness, are also combating substance abuse. More often than not, the two tend to go hand in hand. Any combination of mental illness (including anxiety disorder, depression, etc.) and addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.)...
The novel coronavirus is a new, unknown virus with life-threatening symptoms. With no vaccine or cure, it can trigger mental health issues rooted in the fear of contracting the disease. It may also inflict stress from job loss, depression from self-isolation,...
Alcohol abuse is an extremely harmful habit in the United States. In fact, In 2018, 26.45 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month. According to the NIAAA, an estimated of 80,000 people die annually from...
The Coronavirus Pandemic has shaken up our lives as we knew them, sending many into panic and stress. It is not surprising that drinking has gone up 45% since the start of the Coronavirus quarantine. New Roads Behavioral Health is an Essential business, we are...
Dealing with bipolar disorder is something that affects over 2 million Americans, or about 1% of the population. The mood disorder is described as a neurological brain disorder and has the most common symptom of severe mood swings. One second you’ll feel very up, or...
Brain Painting is a form of neurofeedback therapy using biofeedback. It is designed to improve how the brain functions. Without using a brain map, it trains patients to recognize the difference between a focused state and a daydreaming state. Brain painting is an...
As much as mental illness isn’t what I would wish for anyone, it’s important to stress that it has no respect for a person’s age, economic status or race — it can happen to anyone! Mental health statistics show that more than 54 million Americans are...
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) New Roads offers a mental health-focused PHP program, offering an average of 30 hours of service per week while allowing people to return home evenings and weekends. PHP targets people whose mental, behavioral, or...
When entering a detox program, most think that there is no preparation necessary. There are 8 important things to know before the detox. Just show up and make the commitment to stop the habit that you may have. However, this is not the only thing that a detox...
