This time of year we are at a precipice of the cold spring air shifting to the warmer tones of summer. In Utah, we live for extremes in terms of weather. Cold in the winters with “the most amazing snow on Earth” and then blistering heat in the summers with...
Mind and Body are one. There are many ideas about mental health. Some see it as an exaggerated complication that doesn’t have basis in reality. Too many times the concept of “just get over it” is told to us. These feelings can come from of place of...
There are many situations that lead to supporting the choice of a loved one as they enter a residential treatment center. The therapeutic recovery center offered by New Roads Behavioral Health can be a catalyst for positive change and permanent recovery; but recovery...
For individuals that struggle with mental health concerns, substance abuse and addictions; recovery can seem unnecessary. It’s something that people that “really need” it should take advantage of. WRONG! There are a variety of situations that warrant...
In dialectical behavioral therapy, being mindful is one of four key components of the treatment. Mindfulness teaches intention with every thought and being aware of the situation outside of yourself. Adding perspective to a situation that you would have normally not...
Research on schizophrenia has been conducted for nearly a century. Many stigmas in mental health stem from the seemingly unpredictability and misunderstanding of mental health conditions. Schizophrenia is by in large one of the most misunderstood mental health...
There is an epidemic of prescription drug abuse in the United States. Many people abuse drugs that are prescribed for injuries, family members or other medical reasons. While the prescription may start out as a tool to aid in recovery, the feelings that they cause can...
For many people that suffer from a mental health condition, it can be extremely frustrating when others try to convince you to “just feel happy”. There are a number of reasons why that may not work out. Here are the best 10 that we could find. 1....
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a specialized therapy developed by Marsha Linehan, PHD. Marsha Linehan is a psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. She has also served as the Director of Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics. This...
Last week we wrote a “feel good Friday” post featuring the popular wisdom guide by Don Miguel Ruiz, “The Four Agreements”. This week, continuing in that same refrain, let’s cover the topic of love and finding happiness. Many people search...
