Self-harm has become an increasing problem in the United States. 44, 965 American die every year by suicide. There are 123 suicides every. Single. Day. In 2015, 505,507 people visited a hospital for injuries resulting from self-harm. These numbers are horrifying and...
As you may know, addiction recovery is not an easy task. It requires both mental and physical strength from you and your loved ones. However, there are ways to make your road to recovery easier and less demanding! And who doesn’t want that right? A major problem...
Depression and anxiety are very common. Many people are stunned to find out just how common depression and anxiety are. Many people shrug off symptoms or neglect to find help. While symptoms of depression and anxiety are common, many people don’t understand just...
Telling your story is powerful. People open up and come to terms with their recovery process, with the encouragement of others! Between therapy, group therapy and building relationships, everyone that enters into residential treatment has the opportunity to share...
There is an obvious stigma surrounding mental health topics. There are many topics that fall into the category of “keep it to yourself”. Eating disorders are rarely discussed – when they should be. In fact, many teenagers and young adults have a poor...
. As with many of the treatment methods practiced in our programs, people could benefit from learning some of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills like mindfulness. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy was originally produced by Marsha Linehan to help those with...
Addiction to alcohol and substances can happen to anyone but a crack does not mean you’re broken. Every new day is an opportunity for a fresh start through the recovery process. Today could be it for you. First thing, however, is to change your thinking. From the kind...
There are many roads that can take someone down the path of recovery. Many people find that they are at a point in their lives where change is necessary. Finding the right tools to facilitate change is vital to make recovery happen. Often it takes hitting rock bottom...
Designer street drugs are beginning to develop unbelievably quick. So it comes as no surprise that trying to stay up to date with all the “latest” trends is difficult! Who knew that just recently, “bath salts” would become an issue? Do we even...
Many people that enter residential treatment are suffering from chronic relapsing diseases. The risk of relapse can bring on feelings of defeat and failure. These are obviously counter-productive when long term recovery is the main focus and goal for each client that...
