Mental health stigma is slowly decreasing as people become aware of the benefits of being open and transparent with their mental health concerns. This positive societal switch is resulting in psychiatric and mental health screenings growing in use as people look for answers and treatment. You're here because you're ... Read More
Considering Mental Health Rehab? Red Flags
You know your mental health is suffering and you could benefit from professional help. Congratulations on taking this first critical step toward improvement. Know that you're not alone — more than 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental health conditions. Luckily, these conditions are typically very manageable when you ... Read More
Alcoholism and Adrenal Fatigue
Did you know that a strong relationship exists between alcohol and cortisol? While having a drink may seem like a quick way to unwind, chronic alcohol use can disrupt the body's delicate hormonal balance — especially when it comes to the adrenal glands. These small but powerful glands play a vital role in managing ... Read More
How DBT Can Help with PTSD
Mental health struggles affect each person differently. Some individuals bounce back from difficult situations, while others find themselves stuck in cycles they can't break free from. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) PTSD treatment offers a lifeline for many who feel trapped by past traumas. You may wonder if ... Read More
Trauma and Addiction: What’s the Link?
Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is "an event, series of events or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and mental, ... Read More
Muscle Relaxers and Risks of Abuse
If you've ever dealt with intense muscle spasms or back pain, your doctor may have prescribed a muscle relaxer. Designed to deliver short-term pain relief, they're often used to treat acute pain, muscle spasms and certain neurological conditions. While they can be effective when used as directed, some patients may ... Read More
Helping a Loved One With an Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is a problem as big as its symptoms, affecting hundreds of thousands worldwide regardless of age, nationality or gender. Thankfully, certain scientific studies, along with guidance from mental health professionals, can offer insights into how to help anxiety. In a 2024 study published in the National Library ... Read More
Hyperfixation: What It Is and How to Combat Hyperfocusing
Everyone has some kind of special interest, which may be anything from following a favorite band to participating in a fun hobby. However, when these interests steal attention from important aspects of life, such as relationships or responsibilities, they may be something more troubling: a hyperfixation. Left ... Read More
