A single traumatic event may last no more than a few moments, but its effects can remain for a lifetime. Unfortunately, trauma is extremely common. With 60% of men and 50% of women experiencing trauma at some stage in their lives, it's become an issue that gets a lot of attention. At 33%, sexual violence is the leading ... Read More
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How to Minimize the Long-Term Health Effects of Trauma
“Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives,” according to the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but do they know that the long-term health effects of trauma can be serious and far-ranging? As an illustration, studies have found a link between exposure to ... Read More
Is There a Link Between Mental Health and Violence?
Incidents of public violence can leave anyone feeling vulnerable, and it's natural to try to make sense of seemingly senseless acts. Oftentimes, news stories suggest that those who commit crimes have mental illnesses. As the narrative goes, those mental illnesses are the underlying factor in acts of violence. To ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Anger Issues?
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
Can’t Sleep? The Anxiety Factor
A good night's sleep can have positive benefits for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many people with mental illnesses such as anxiety can find it difficult to get the quality and volume of sleep they need. Everyone experiences some anxiety at times, causing some worry and fear about life stresses. An ... Read More
Is Rehab Tax-Deductible? + Other Common Financing Questions
The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
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
What “Brain Fog” Is and How Neurorehab Can Help
Have you ever felt as though your brain just wasn't working as well as it normally does? Maybe you kept making simple mistakes while working, struggled to recall things, or simply couldn't take in any new information. This condition, brain fog, affects everyone at some point, but is particularly common in times of ... Read More
