The shadow of shame and guilt keeps many people from living a full life. Under the burden of guilt, shame, and moral injury, they're caught in a circular pattern of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, depression, and suicidal ideation. In these cases, guilt therapy, shame-informed therapy, trauma reduction ... Read More
Rehab Explained
Seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse can be confusing. What is the treatment like? Why are there groups? What methods are used to treat my condition? These are all common concerns for patients seeking rehabilitation and we want to answer them in this section. Our articles are informed by our licensed mental health and substance abuse facility and help you understand how a rehab facility operates and treats the patient.
“Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction” – What It Is and Does
Must Love Dogs and Cats: Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Improved immune system, reduced blood pressure, reduced stress and anxiety levels and enhanced self-esteem; these may sound like the promises of the newest medication to hit the market. However, they don't just come from a medication; these are the time-tested benefits of a drug-free treatment called Animal-Assisted ... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy
Many of today’s leading rehab and mental health providers feature treatment programs that include both individual and group therapies. Both types of therapies can be advantageous and can be adapted to a wide range of treatment modalities. Even so, some individuals wonder whether group therapy is right for ... Read More
How to Find a Quality Outpatient Mental Health Program
For those seeking effective treatment for mental illnesses or substance use disorders, outpatient treatment can be a practical, affordable solution. While this intensive treatment option offers a structured experience, it's more flexible than inpatient treatment. It's ideal for individuals who are comfortable in group ... Read More
IOP vs. PHP for Mental Health
Recovery from a mental illness is a lifelong process, and it takes a strong commitment to maintain your health. How you do that depends partly on other factors in your life. The amount of care you need, your family and job commitments and your financial situation all play a role in determining how intensive your care ... Read More
Why Ketamine’s Called a “Speedster Antidepressant”
It seems like every day, a new news report pops up describing how medical professionals are using radical new methods to treat issues like anxiety and depression. One recent breakthrough is ketamine as a treatment for various mental health issues. That's right: The drug that most people associate with raves and major ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Anger Issues?
There are many common reasons individuals choose to seek rehabilitative treatment, including alcoholism, drug abuse, depression and bipolar disorder. However, some disorders aren't usually thought of as treatable because they're viewed as personality traits. For an individual who finds themselves frequently being ... Read More
Where to Go for Long-Term Mental Health Care
Mental health is an important but often neglected aspect of life. Over 20% of Americans live with a mental illness, and many may need to stay at long-term mental health facilities. Unfortunately, there's a lot of stigma around live-in, long-term mental health facilities. Dispelling the fear and ignorance of ... Read More