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
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Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program
Addiction is an extremely difficult challenge regardless of your personal stature or resources. The disease requires a team of specialized interventionists for the best outcomes. However, it can be even more troubling for those who simultaneously suffer from mental health complications. Known as a dual diagnosis, or ... Read More
Anosognosia: Denial and Mental Illness
People who seem unaware that they're suffering a disabling medical condition may have anosognosia, a severe form of denial that can be physiological or psychological in nature. Originally, this term usually referred to someone who, because of damage to the parietal lobe of their brain, couldn't process that they were ... Read More
Is Procrastination a Sign of a Mental Health Issue?
Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More
Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?
According to the CDC, approximately 4% of American adults take prescription sleeping pills regularly. The real number of individuals relying on some form of sleeping pill for help is much higher if you include individuals taking over-the-counter sleeping pills. Sleep is critical to our overall mental, emotional, and ... Read More
The Surprising Link Between Migraines and Mental Health
Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most common health disorder in the world. What you may not know is that there's a strong scientific link between migraines and mental health. Migraines are more than just ... Read More
How to Love Someone with a Serious Mental Illness
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may find that loving them can sometimes be stressful. If they suffer from mood swings or require a lot of support, you may wonder if you're providing them with the help they need or enabling unhealthy behaviors. If that describes your ... Read More
Can You Be a Police Officer With a Mental Illness?
Twenty percent of American adults are living with a mental health disorder, equating to 1 in 5 adults. This statistic reflects the fact that mental health disorders are common and nothing to be ashamed of. Mental disorders like depression, anxiety and other types of mood disorders can arise for a number of reasons. ... Read More
