Does sensory deprivation tank therapy really help reduce depression and anxiety? Float therapy is an alternative treatment for mild depression and anxiety that aims to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and even some medical conditions. But, what does science say about the benefits of short-term sensory ... 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.
5 Touted Benefits of a “Sensory Deprivation Tank”
Egosyntonic and Egodystonic Behaviors in Psychotherapy
Updated June 12, 2023 Addiction is a complex disease that impacts all aspects of your life. It affects you physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically, causing you to change how you think, feel and act. When you're struggling with addiction to a particular substance like heroin, alcohol, opiates, or ... Read More
10 Reasons Why a Medical Detox Is the Safest
While researching detox methods, you may have read articles listing the benefits of doing it at home. Quitting addictive substances is a challenging process that many would prefer to attempt in a private and familiar environment. Though it may be tempting to start your recovery at home, the side effects of withdrawal ... Read More
The Fundamentals of Methadone Clinics
Whether you’re currently struggling with an addiction, care about an addict or simply want to know more about what’s being done to deal with the opioid crisis, chances are good you’ve heard about methadone clinics. How Do Methadone Clinics Work? In the United States, an estimated 350,000 people receive daily ... Read More
On-Demand Brain Stimulation: The New Frontier in Treating Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness impacting millions of adults in the U.S. Symptoms of MDD, such as feeling worthless, hopeless, and suicidal, are often severe enough to prevent a person from working, going to school or taking care of family responsibilities. The National Institutes of ... Read More
How Neuro Rehabilitation Can Help Chronic Pain
Nearly everyone experiences occasional pain. When someone strains a muscle, stubs a toe or cuts their finger, pain is the body's way of letting them know something is wrong. In most cases, once the injury heals, the pain is gone. Chronic pain, on the other hand, lasts much longer. In some cases, the individual ... Read More
Can Technology & Apps Prevent an Addiction Relapse?
Today, there are apps available to assist with every aspect of life, including your mental health. Mobile apps make it possible to track symptoms and get support for many issues, including depression and bipolar disorder. Addiction apps are a popular subset. These addiction recovery apps claim to help prevent ... Read More
How the DSM Became the Defining Authority on Mental Disorders
There's no question that the mental health treatment community — as well as society at large — is always learning about mental illness. Every year, new research comes out that shifts our thinking slightly about certain conditions. These changes may be so incremental we hardly notice them. But a look back at how the ... Read More