With 12.8% of adults dealing with feelings of anxiety and 4.8% of adults experiencing depression, mental illness is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Therapy can ease the symptoms, but it doesn't offer a cure--and for someone who's already on the edge, a single argument or setback could trigger a mental ... Read More
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Why Isolation Fuels Depression and Suicidal Tendencies
With tens of millions of Americans experiencing a mental illness each year, it's no surprise that these conditions occasionally overlap with substance abuse disorder. To make matters worse, addicts and isolation often go hand-in-hand. As people isolate themselves, they may suffer from increased depression and ... Read More
How to Set Manageable Mental Health Goals
As each new year begins, many of us determine the goals and changes we'd like to achieve in the coming 12 months. While there are several common themes, including weight loss, healthy eating and exercising more often, mental health goals are curiously missing from most lists. Setting mental health goals along with ... Read More
Mental Health Red Flags
Most people know it's a good idea to see the dentist for a toothache or a doctor for the flu, but many of these same individuals allow symptoms of mental health problems to go unchecked in themselves and others. This decision to ignore mental health issues is often unintentional. Perhaps they aren't aware of how many ... Read More
Managing Stress Without Turning to Substances
One of the most challenging hurdles for an addict is learning how to deal with stress without alcohol. In fact, studies have shown that 50% of people relapse within the first 12 weeks after leaving treatment. A fight with their partner, a stressful day at work or a bad encounter with a stranger could send a person ... Read More
Does Therapy Actually Help Mental Health?
Most people's conceptions and opinions of mental health and "therapy" happen in the theoretical plane. People with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety will see their peers achieve success from one type of therapy or another, and either decide whether to try it themselves or not. A lot of people who ... Read More
How Achieving Work-Home Balance Improves Mental Health
Updated January 1st, 2022 Is it possible to balance work and family commitments? You’ve spent yet another day working late, missed your planned family dinner and may not be able to pick up your son from football practice. You’re tired, and the last thing you wanted to see was more talk from your ... Read More
CBT: 5 Thought Stopping Techniques For Anxiety or Negative Thoughts
Healthy rational thinking makes it easier to stay focused, to sleep better, to cope with stress and to stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few thought-stopping techniques, you can learn how to stop negative thoughts the minute they come up. Five Thought-Stopping Techniques According to ... Read More
