The most crucial part of mental health help can feel like the hardest one: finding a community. Let alone one who can gain your trust and hold the knowledge you need on a professional level. A community that can become your ally against mental health. This process not...
When understanding dual diagnosis between alcoholism and bipolar disorder, one must understand how they coexist. Saying that, almost 50% of those suffering with alcoholism are also suffering with a co-existing mental illness. When looking at alcoholism, it’s...
It is common to feel like an outcast from your inner circle when you first enter treatment and recovery. The causes are varied. Perhaps loved ones also have alcohol or substance use disorders, or all your friends hang out in settings where alcohol is readily...
When it comes to women with borderline personality disorder (BPD), there are many treatment options available. BPD is a very serious mental illness that affects many aspects of one’s life. If you’re a woman with BPD, or know a loved one who is suffering with symptoms...
The holidays are widely known to bring feelings of excitement and joy. Getting to spend time with family and just quality time with loved ones in general. What isn’t so commonly spoke about, are those struggling with managing anxiety and depression during the...
It is too easy to go about our busy lives and not notice symptoms of physical or mental illness. Our body has built-in warning systems which alert us to the signs that we need to pay attention to regarding our Mental Health. Here are five warning signs of mental...
However, for people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, the holidays can be a very trying time. It can be difficult to stay sober in times of celebration. More often than not, alcohol is present at holiday parties and it can be hard to refrain from caving in to...
Daniel Henderson took his first drink at 13, he became an alcoholic at age 16, and by age 22 he was homeless and sleeping under a bridge. The road to recovery for Daniel wasn’t easy, but it was possible. Here’s how he achieved a new, successful life of sobriety, with...
Recovery from mental illness, or substance abuse is significantly easier when the patient has a good support system. Some may say a good support system is actually crucial for a successful recovery. Enabling them will only further hurt them. When struggling with...
The stigma around mental health can sometimes make those struggling feel even more alone. When depicting the right mental health treatment center for a loved one, you want to find a supportive and nurturing environment. That could mean many different things depending...
