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Breaking the Chains: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health

Let's explore the nature of mental health stigma, its consequences, and how we can collectively move past it to create a more inclusive and supportive community.

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Strengthening Bonds: Family Activities That Support Recovery

Family support can provide a robust foundation of love, understanding, and accountability, all essential for a sustainable recovery.

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Practical Steps For A Healthier Mind

Ready to take the necessary steps toward a healthier mind? Here are some practical adjustments you can make that’ll help improve your mental health.

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Self-Care Rituals for Surviving the Winter Season

Amidst the festivities, prioritizing self-care is crucial to smoothly navigate this time of the year. Here are some self-care practices tailored specifically for the winter season.

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Effective Communication for Families in Recovery

As families navigate addiction recovery, one of the most critical tools they need to possess is effective communication.

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Nurturing Young Minds: Strategies to Support Student Mental Health

Here’s what you need to know about the current challenges affecting student mental health and effective strategies to promote the well-being of students at this critical life stage.

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The Role of Community in Addiction Recovery: Celebrating National Recovery Month

As we observe National Recovery Month, we invite you to reflect on the power of community in addiction recovery.

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How Addictive and Deadly Is Fentanyl?

Shedding light on the addictive and deadly nature of fentanyl can help combat the opioid crisis and save lives.

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Why is Cocaine So Bad For You?

Fully understanding the dangers and risks of cocaine can help people avoid becoming dependent on and addicted to the drug and turn to healthier forms of stimulation instead.

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What Makes Marijuana Addictive?

Exploring what makes marijuana addictive can help us better understand how the substance influences our minds, behaviors, and overall well-being.

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Signs of Hidden Alcohol Abuse

By recognizing the signs of hidden alcohol abuse, individuals and their loved ones can take steps to address the problem early on, seek appropriate treatment, and reduce the risk of irreparable consequences.

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Common Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression and Anxiety

When a person has symptoms of depression or anxiety, but those symptoms are not so severe as to prevent them from accomplishing day-to-day tasks, they may be “high functioning.”

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Mental Illness and Denial: What You Need to Know

It's not unusual for someone exhibiting signs of mental illness to deny they have a mental health issue. The more you know about mental illness, the easier it is to understand why a person may deny they have a mental disorder.

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Benefits of CBT Therapy

CBT is like traditional talk therapy in that patients work with a mental health counselor to identify and resolve issues preventing them from living their lives to the fullest.

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5 Effective Ways To Help Someone with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

If you believe someone you love is struggling, read on as we describe five of the most effective ways to help someone with depression and suicidal thoughts.

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Does PTSD Ever Go Away?

To understand why PTSD never completely goes away, people must understand what causes the disorder and how traumatic events affect the brain.

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Why Does Depression Come and Go?

While there are many different types of depressive orders, recurrent depressive disorder is marked by having multiple episodes of depression with periods between episodes where no symptoms are present.

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How to Help a Spouse with Addiction

Despite your best intentions, you can’t force your partner into recovery. You can, however, encourage them to get help and assist with finding resources.

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What Happens When Depression and Anxiety are Left Untreated?

While most people experience occasional feelings of anxiety or depression, untreated chronic depression or an anxiety disorder can have severe consequences, including suicide.

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How to Talk to an Alcoholic About Their Drinking

Don’t hesitate to start a conversation with your loved one about your concern over their alcohol use. With your help, your loved one may agree to seek treatment.

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5 Tips to Stop Binge Drinking

There are some proactive steps one can take to reduce the likelihood of overindulging in alcohol. Check out these five tips to stop binge drinking.

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What is Kratom and Is It Addictive?

Today, we’ll answer questions on what kratom is, how it’s used, if it’s addictive, and a few other important topics you should know.

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What Are the Long-Term Health Effects of Adderall Abuse?

Regardless of age, the risk of becoming addicted to Adderall is high, and continued usage can lead to experimentation with other drugs. Wondering about the long-term health effects of Adderall abuse? Read on to learn more.

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What's the Difference Between PHP, IOP, and OP?

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient Program (OP) are among the most popular types of treatment, with each offering the client a different experience and level of control.

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Will Alcohol Make My Depression Worse?

Research has consistently found that drinking alcohol worsens depression in general and causes more frequent severe depressive episodes.

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Can Working Professionals Attend Addiction Treatment?

Working professionals can attend addiction treatment, but it requires an understanding of the law, your employer’s rules, and a willingness to have a frank conversation with your HR department and your supervisors.

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