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4 Steps to Say Goodbye to Work-Related Stress and Anxiety
Any workplace can be riddled with anxiety-provoking events and tasks - public speaking, performance reviews, high-pressure expectations, unhappy customers, tense meetings and coworkers - are
Physical Health Benefits After Rehab Begins
When you start rehab and get free from drug dependence you’ll experience healthier lungs, clearer skin, better sleep quality, a stronger body and better cognition., No one knows better than you that drug use comes with some pretty serious c
1-Minute Mental Health Exercises to Slow Anxiety
Practice breathing exercises, make lists of happy memories, complete an act of kindness or meditate to decrease anxiety and boost your mood., Stress can come to anyone at any time, and the feeling can be crippling. Professional treatment is
What is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and its Benefits?
Trauma-sensitive yoga is a type of yoga as an exercise that promotes the confrontation of, working through, and healing from psychological and physical trauma., Yoga is an ancient form of meditation that is made up of many different physica
Coping Skills that Make Sobriety Possible
Learn about coping skills you can implement to make sobriety a reality for you., Recovery and sobriety can be stressful and isolating processes, full of peaks and valleys. Even when you know that sobriety is the best option for you, it’s he
Boost Your Mental Health with These 4 Workouts
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Get control over your life and regulate your mood by adding regular exercise to your routine
The Parent’s Guide to Teenage Anxiety
Teenagers experience major changes throughout adolescence. From applying to college to forming and losing relationships to hormonal and physical changes, it’s no surprise that some
Talking Mental Health in the Workplace
In this article we’ll look at how employers can open the conversation on mental wellness at work, plus strategies to make concrete action steps., Supporting mental wellness is now more important than ever. A 2020 report by the American Psyc
Identifying Substance Abuse Stressors
The most common substance use stressors, including work stress, family conflict, changes in relationships, financial difficulties and violence in the home., Problematic substance use is all too common. In fact, according to the Pew Research
What Teens Should Know about Substance Abuse Treatment
Signs it’s time for treatment, the types of substance abuse treatment, what it’ll look like, and how to have that conversation with your teen., We’ve all seen the classic movie cliche of a mom cleaning out her son’s bedroom and finding drug
Your Guide to Managing Withdrawal Symptoms
Learn how to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, like nausea, insomnia, fatigue, trouble concentrating, seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens and more., We won’t sugar-coat it. Alcohol withdrawal is no easy battle. The side effects are
Bouncing Back When You Lose Your Job
How to land on your feet after losing a job by having the right mindset, reevaluating priorities, keeping a schedule and finding meaning outside of the office., Despite the nearing end of the Coronavirus pandemic, there are still major obst
Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosing and Treating Panic Disorder
Do you ever feel like you’re living in fear…of fear? If you’re looking for an overview of panic attacks and the best panic disorder treatment
Benefits of a Partial Hospitalization Substance Use Program
Structure, flexibility, quality treatment and family support are all perks of participating in a partial hospitalization program for addiction treatment., If you’ve completed detox and are eager to return home, but still need support in you
Navigating the Death of a Loved One
Navigating the death of a loved one will never be logical, intuitive, or easy, but there are ways to grieve your loved one while embracing your own emotions., There is no template for how to deal with the death of a loved one. Coming to ter
Preparing for Mental Health Teletherapy
Finding mental health teletherapy Teletherapy has been an accepted treatment modality for the last several years, but it has gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic
How to Manage Employees with Mental Health Issues
Managing employees with mental health issues can be challenging, but there are ways for companies to support their employees through challenging times., Managing employees with mental health issues can be challenging, especially when balanc
How to Identify Addiction Stressors
Everything you need to know to cope with your addiction stressors, plus how addiction works, the most common triggers and how to conquer them., Like all things in life, there is no quick-fix, no miracle cure - recovery takes time and effort
Questions to Ask When Determining a Drug Rehab Provider
Coming to the realization that you or a loved one is in need of drug rehab can be a scary thing. Not only is
What Are Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal occurs after an individual suddenly stops drinking alcohol following long-term heavy drinking. Symptoms range from mild to potentially fatal., What is alcohol withdrawal? Alcohol, when abused or consumed heavily over time
Your Guide to 8 Different Personality Disorders
A quick guide on diagnosing and treating common mood disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder and more., Although everyone’s mood fluctuates from day to day, for some individuals it prevents them from livin
What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
Everything you need to know about bipolar disorder including the types of bipolar, symptoms, causes and treatment., We all have days when life feels like a roller coaster. The highs and lows of ordinary life can feel dramatic at times, but
4 Tips to Stay Strong After Alcohol Recovery and Avoid Relapse
The four best tips for avoiding alcohol relapse include having accountability, investing in your well-being, putting in the work and getting professional help., Staying strong after alcohol recovery is no easy task. Family parties, work eve
What Causes Alcohol Addiction?
Prolonged alcohol use can lead to changes in the functioning of our brains and central nervous systems, which causes physical and chemical dependence on alcohol., Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is characterized as a chronic con
