As with many diseases, it is possible to suffer a mental health relapse, even when medications are used routinely and counseling is provided. If you have a mental health disorder, it’s essential to know what the early warning signs of a mental health relapse are so you can react to them. If you are struggling now ... Read More
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7 Reasons First Responders Need Specialized Mental Health Treatment
Whether they’re police officers responding to a distress call, fire fighters saving families from the flames, or soldiers defending our national security in hostile territory, America’s first responders are always on the frontlines of crises, dangers and disasters. That high level of job-related stress and trauma can ... Read More
Take a Mental Health Day from Work: Here’s Why and How
Many of us are so worn out from doing what the world tells us we should be doing that we forget to focus on our mental health. Taking a moment to recollect, reel in our worries and fears, and create new goals for the future isn’t something to put off. It’s crucial to maintaining your mental health. Despite knowing ... Read More
How Achieving Work-Home Balance Improves Mental Health
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 so-put-together-friend on social media about ... Read More
Why Isolation Fuels Depression and Suicidal Tendencies
Many people know someone who has struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, but many individuals may find it difficult to understand why addictions occur. Although there are several reasons why someone may be struggling with substance abuse, one primary cause of addiction is depression. Addicts who may be struggling ... Read More
5 Easy CBT Tools for Stopping Anxious or Negative Thoughts
Positive 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 the American ... Read More
Mental Health Warning Signs Everyone Should Know
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 people allow signs of mental health problems to go unchecked in themselves and others. This decision to ignore mental health is often unintentional. Perhaps you aren’t aware of how many people are ... Read More
12-Step Lingo & Types of Meetings: How to Find Your Way in the World of Recovery
Imagine you just finished an inpatient recovery program. You're transitioning to outpatient care, and you start to feel like yourself again. You're excited to get back to your life, but at the same time, you realize recovery is a lifelong battle, and on your own, it will be anything but easy. So you find a recovery ... Read More
