Once considered an individual moral failing, addiction, and substance use disorders are now recognized as medical conditions. Like with any other disorder type, treatment options have evolved to include pharmaceuticals alongside psychotherapy and support group attendance. Medication-assisted treatment can effectively ... Read More
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Common Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is a mental illness that causes abrupt mood swings and changes in energy levels and makes daily activities difficult. It affects just over 4% of the adult population of the United States. Those with bipolar disorder often have manic episodes that last days and ... Read More
Identifying and Treating Avoidant Personality Disorders
Avoidant personality disorders are more prevalent in the United States than you might think. The condition affects approximately 1.5%-2.5% of Americans, with some studies identifying women as being at a higher risk for the disorder. Find out how to identify symptoms of avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) and what ... Read More
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders to Help Prevent Suicide
According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 8.2 million American adults had a mental illness as well as a substance use disorder within the past year. The same study also documented a co-occurrence of serious mental illness and the presence of substance use disorder within 2.6 ... Read More
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together One out of five people that experience an anxiety or mood disorder also suffers from an alcohol or drug addiction. Panic disorder, a kind of anxiety disorder, is commonly seen amongst people in treatment seeking help for addiction. Severe panic disorders can leave a ... Read More
Treating Trauma with Psychoeducation: An Expert on “Seeking Safety”
Over 90 percent of clients in public behavioral health have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life, according to the National Council for Behavioral Health, and trauma is at the root of most mental and substance use disorders. Trauma-informed treatments are therefore essential in effectively treating ... Read More
How Common Are Mental Disorders?
In 2021, 22.8% of American adults experienced some form of mental illness. Anxiety is the most common mental illness, with major depressive episodes and post-traumatic stress disorder coming in second and third. As the United States observes Mental Health Awareness Month, learning about disorders and eliminating the ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, impulse control, and ability to interact with others. There are two types and a related disorder, cyclothymia, but they all involve the person experiencing cycles of hypomania (or mania in bipolar 1 disorder) and depression over time. In some cases, the ... Read More
