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The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health
Exercise can positively impact on your mental state by improving sleep, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and increasing overall energy., Have you ever completed a strenuous workout and, even though your body might be exhausted, y
Finding Positive Outlets for Your Teen
Finding new activities to fill a teens time can take a while. Use our handy guide to find just what direction to steer your child in., The pressure to succeed during the teenage years can lead many teens to develop patterns of substance abu
What Are My Core Values?
If you discover your core values and make decisions based on them, your decisions will not only be easier, they'll be more peaceful. , You've probably heard the phrase, "Those who stand for nothing fall for everything." Often attributed to
Surviving Back to School While Recovering
Developing a plan for returning to high school while recovering can be the first step in a successful post-treatment life., There’s no shortage of changes when you’re in recovery. Whether you’re a high school student, college student or an
Creating Healthy Communication in Relationships
Learning the skills and behaviors of healthy effective communication is the key to a healthy, long lasting relationship. , When you hear the word "communication," you might immediately think of conversation. And while conversation is part o
The Negative MDMA Health Effects
MDMA, also known as ecstasy, has many harmful health effects, including insomnia, depression and decreased cognitive functioning. , 3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, much more commonly called MDMA, ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic, Schedul
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
As the seasons change, cold weather and shorter days can affect mood, leading to a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. , You might be familiar with the term "seasonal depression" indicating the more depressed moods some
What Is MAT and How Does It Work?
High Focus Centers provides an overview of medication-assisted treatment and the advantages of using it to overcome addiction to substances such as opiates., There are many different types of programs for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, and many different viewpoints on what treatment approaches provide the best chance of finding long term recovery from addiction. In fact, one of the biggest challenges you may face (apart from conquering the addiction itself) is deciding which program is the
Physical Labor and Substance Abuse
Working in the physical labor industry can take a toll on your body, and can sometimes be elated to substance use practices., If you have ever worked a job that demands you be on your feet all day long, that has you interacting with challen
Adjusting To Being A New Parent
Becoming a new parent yields expected and unexpected changes. If you’re struggling to find yourself after having a baby, High Focus Centers is here to help., Congratulations, you are a new parent! Having a child is a change physically, emot
Sobriety and Football Season
Football season can present many challenges to sobriety. Stay on the road to success this year with a game plan for avoiding triggers. , For football fanatics all over the country, the golden days of fall have the power to arouse feelings o
Coping with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can lead to an addiction, especially in the case of opioid treatment. With proper medical attention and alternative methods, change is possible., If you are dealing with chronic pain and a related opioid addiction, you are not
Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Secondary traumatic stress can manifest in symptoms similar to PTSD when one has spent considerable time with someone suffering from trauma., We all know that post-traumatic stress disorder can occur in individuals who have directly experie
How to Support Someone With a Mental Illness
You can show support to your loved one by educating yourself, listening to them and participating in therapy alongside of them., The concept of mental illness is complex, with each mental health disorder impacting the brain in a unique way. Mental illnesses, therefore, can be difficult to understand from a purely educational level – but when your loved one is impacted with a mental health disorder and complicated emotions come into play as a result, you
How to Deal With Stress At Work
Setting boundaries, taking breaks outside and decluttering your workspace can help to minimize stress at work., Workplace stress is a concept most if not all, adult Americans are familiar with. We spend the majority of the hours of our week at work, and if those hours are perpetually, significantly stressful, then our overall quality of life is going to feel anxious and stressful. Unfortunately, we can't simply will away our stress, nor
Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome
What is empty nest syndrome and how do I handle it? When adult children leave their home of origin, it can be tricky to navigate the sadness that follows., As a parent, one of your ultimate goals is to see your children reach milestones of
Support Your Teen's Return to School During Recovery
Returning to school while recovering from a substance abuse addiction is particularly tough for teens. Connect with your teen’s school for support., Drug and alcohol addictions can severely damage a teenager’s academic performance. If your
What is Failure To Launch Syndrome
Failure to launch syndrome can occur in transitional life stages and can be fixed by learning how not to enable, applauding progress and starting counseling., You've surely heard the stereotypes of recent and not-so-recent college graduates
Utilizing Evidence Based Practices
Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavior Therapy can be powerful tools for recovery counselors. Learn more about these today., Evidence based practices are treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective through research
Learning to Trust Your Counselor
In order to receive the benefits of therapy, it's important to learn how to trust your counselor with your experiences and mental health struggles. , Research shows that the therapeutic alliance — the bond between therapist and client — is
Are You Enabling Your Loved One?
Knowing when it’s time to say "no" to your struggling loved one can be difficult. We break down how to know if you’re an enabler., The term “enabling” is often linked to substance use disorders because of addiction’s tendency to be a family
Dealing With Homesickness At College
Homesickness in college is normal, but adopting healthy coping mechanisms - like getting involved on campus - can help you reduce its symptoms., College is an exciting time of newness and change in your life, but with this change can come s
How to Have Fun Without Alcohol
Visiting museums, taking a cooking class or relaxing in a hammock are great activities to partake in to help maintain your sobriety., Once you choose to maintain sobriety, it becomes important to seek out activities that don't involve alcohol. Especially in the early stages of recovery, it is important to avoid certain people, places and events in order to prevent relapse and keep triggers at bay. Depending on your lifestyle, sober activities may not be things you are
Finding a Higher Power
Believing in something larger than yourself, and taking part in either religion or spirituality, is an important aspect of many 12-step programs., Many substance abuse recovery programs encourage clients to consider the benefits of belief i
