Mental Health

Taking an interest in your recovery is more than going to a detox, and later to a rehab. It’s more than showing up for fellowship and 12 Step meetings. Although you may need to detox and acquire the benefits of a rehab, there is more in addition to meetings, you can do for your recovery. [...]

You have sought out a therapist to help you with your recovery from an addiction and its residual effects. In the course of your weekly or biweekly sessions you, with the guidance of your therapist, may uncover disturbing and painful events from the past. It may be then that you feel more attached to your

Making a list about the worst times in your life may seem like you would be focusing on negative events or aspects. The point of the list is not to bring yourself down, but to become clear about what part you played in these times. Of course, some of the worst moments were out of

For your recovery you made a commitment to yourself to say no to substance abuse. This was your first course of action. In order to stay sober one must also learn to say no to other situations that may impede recovery and your overall well being. Learning to say no requires you to accept the

If you are struggling with suicidal feelings, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Losing a loved one is never easy. Many people experience normal grief with a period of sadness, numbness, guilt, and anger. These feelings gradually subside and it is possible to accept the loss and

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects loved ones, family, and friends. People who struggle with PTSD often experience flashbacks and vivid memories of the trauma they experienced, which can resurface at any time. Many who suffer from PTSD become irritable, anxious, and turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate.

Many people suffer from anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is a stigma surrounding mental illness. Sometimes, people will avoid a person with a mental health condition. They assume the person is unsafe to be around or could suddenly become violent. The stigma of mental illness can

Addiction is any habit that you continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to you. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person has an addiction. When an individual has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, his or her brain loses the ability to control the normal functions of their body. The

Addiction is any habit that you continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to you. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person has an addiction. When an individual has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, his or her brain loses the ability to control the normal functions of their body. The