Mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder (BD) come with symptoms and side effects that may demand treatment on their own. To provide the most effective intervention, however, the whole picture has to be revealed. For example, in the case of bipolar and sleep disturbance, treating insomnia without understanding ... Read More
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Public Opinion on Mental Health – A Survey
Public perception of mental health in America has changed over the past few decades. Not too long ago, someone might feel ashamed at the mere thought of needing therapy, but social media today is full of young people openly talking about their struggles with mental illness, and the notion of seeing a therapist is ... Read More
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between people's worst fears and ... 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
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
Can DBT Treat Substance Use Issues?
For those struggling with addiction, there isn't a one-size-fits-all treatment program. What works for some might not work for others. However, one treatment option that's gaining recognition as being extremely helpful for many individuals recovering from alcohol and drug abuse is dialectical behavior therapy. DBT ... Read More
The Power of Empathy in Addiction Recovery: How to Practice It
Sometimes, feelings of shame or guilt make it difficult for people to seek substance abuse treatment. However, with 2.3 million people getting help for alcohol use disorder in 2023, you're far from the only person attending rehab. Empathy in recovery encourages you to seek help without drowning your issues in guilt or ... Read More
Risk Factors for Suicide and Warning Signs
Suicide is a serious, complex issue that often arises from a combination of emotional, psychological and environmental factors. Understanding common risk factors and warning signs plays a critical role in prevention, allowing intervention before a crisis escalates. Additionally, knowing what's not a risk factor for ... Read More
