Growing up, we were taught to create art as a means of self-expression. For many people, taking an art class was a requirement to graduate and start the next chapter of their lives. What happens to the idea of art when school is over? Does it fade into a category comprised of activities deemed only […]
Self-medication is frequently a result of untreated mental health disorders, trauma, abuse, intense emotional experiences, and maladaptive coping skills. Unmet mental health needs often result in individuals seeking relief, even when that relief is temporary or achieved through unsafe methods. Appropriate mental health treatment could be extremely effective in reducing the incidence rates of substance […]
As of three years ago, over 19.3 million people over the age of 18 struggled with a substance use disorder in the United States. While addiction is a disease that affects many people, the path that led to addiction is unique for each individual. Likewise, recovery is a highly personalized journey. It is important to […]
The practice of mindfulness can help us master and restore ourselves. The Miracle of Mindfulness, quoted by an article in Clinical Psychology Review, teaches us about mindfulness through the image of a magician cutting his body into many parts and placing each part in a different region before reassembling the parts into his body, which […]
Addiction affects people regardless of age, race, sexual identity, or gender. However, addiction often affects men and women differently. This is due to both societal standards and biological differences. Having an approach to treatment that recognizes these differences, such as gender-specific treatment groups, can help both men and women find healing. Gender Differences in Substance […]
When there is a lack of compassion between family members, there is usually a break in connection. Often, the root of problems within the relationships comes from not understanding or putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Looking at others’ misfortunes with sympathy and love can help you best support them. If you approach a person […]
How can you tell the difference between supporting someone and enabling them? This can be a slippery slope of ambiguity; you may have good intentions but potentially harmful outcomes. Recognizing the difference between supporting and enabling can help make the difference in whether or not your loved one seeks treatment for their mental health and […]
With success, there will always be a failure, whether it is large or minuscule. However, those failures do not have to warrant a reaction or a feeling of shame. If someone compliments you, you can choose to be affected or not be affected by that complement, and if someone insults you, you may choose to […]
Deciding to seek treatment for mental health and its resulting maladaptive coping skills, such as addiction, is a significant step in healing. However, once you complete treatment, what’s next? Where do you go from here, and how do you ensure that you stay on track with your healing? Staying connected to your treatment program and […]
When it comes to seeking help, especially treatment for a life-threatening disease, it can be challenging. Someone acknowledging that they have a problem is the first step, and realizing it is time to do something about it is the next. However, getting a loved one to follow through and move past these two steps can […]
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