Did you grow up in a home with an alcoholic? You may have faced days of stepping on eggshells and avoiding that parent because you knew that it only took a very little problem to create a scary situation. You may have experienced being made fun of at school, or you had to work to hide the evidence of a parent’s use so ... Read More
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16 Tips for Better Mental Health During the Holidays
If you struggle with your mental health and the holidays seem to make it worse, our Holiday Advent Calendar is here to help you ring in the season with joy. The holidays can be a stressful time when self-care becomes more important than ever. You’re expected to attend a full schedule of social gatherings, you’re ... Read More
How Music Is Therapy for PTSD and Other Mental Illnesses
People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often benefit from listening to or creating music as part of their treatment. Patients have responded well to music therapy for PTSD in a clinical setting, and it's a positive self-care technique as well. Studies have also supported using music therapy as ... Read More
A Guide to Nurse Burnout and How to Get Help for It
Burnout in nursing is a growing problem in the medical profession in America and worldwide. Among healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique set of stressors. Often, however, they may be more reticent to ask for help. Since a steady workforce of nurses providing for the healthcare needs of patients is so critical ... Read More
How to Conquer a Fear of Mental Health Stigma When Sharing Your Story
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Today there is greater public awareness and less stigma about mental illness. 73 percent of Americans said they personally know someone who has been diagnosed with a mental health ... Read More
Alcohol Detection Window
Whether or not someone has consumed alcohol recently can be determined with a variety of lab tests such as tests on breath, saliva, urine, hair or blood. How long alcohol is detectable in your system depends on a number of factors, including the type of test being used. Find out more about the alcohol detection window ... Read More
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd, or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for ... Read More
How to Manage the Stress of a Return to Normal Life After Covid
Whereas a return to normal life after Covid once seemed far off, today many Americans are thankfully returning to the office and other aspects of pre-pandemic life: dining out, workouts at the gym, worship, the theatre, kids’ sporting events, and so on. With this return to more of a sense of normalcy, many people are ... Read More