Mental Health Awareness for Older Adults: Comprehensive Support and Strategies
Elevating mental health awareness among older adults is crucial for fostering a supportive and empathetic community. Emphasizing the mental well-being of our aging population is necessary year-round, encouraging continuous efforts to tailor support and resources effectively. The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Older Adults Heightened awareness helps highlight the unique mental health challenges and […]
Conquering Anxiety: Innovative Strategies for a Calmer You
In our relentless, fast-paced modern era, anxiety often feels like an unwelcome shadow, persistently trailing us day in and day out. This ubiquitous challenge, faced by so many, presents a formidable barrier to a life of tranquility and ease. Yet, the struggle to find effective coping mechanisms is all too real and frequently overwhelming. This […]
The Profound Impact of Opiates on Personality: Unveiling the Layers Within
Opiates, such as prescription pain medications and illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl have a profound effect on individuals who continuously use them. Beyond their physical impact, opiates delve deep into the realm of personality, shaping thoughts, emotions, and behavior in ways that are often misunderstood. In this blog post, let’s embark on a transformative […]
The Connection between Addiction and Mental Illness
Addiction is a serious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often characterized by compulsive drug use despite the harmful consequences. People who suffer from addiction may experience a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms that can negatively impact their lives. While addiction is a complex condition in itself, it can also […]
Prioritizing Your Well-Being during a Nationwide Mental Health Decline
Mental Health Decline – A Nationwide Crisis Mental health decline is a nationwide crisis that is often ignored or forgotten. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in America experiences mental illness each year1. That’s 44 million people! The numbers are even higher for children and adolescents, with one in […]
Is Working From Home Affecting Your Mental Health? Tips for Remote Workers.
Due to the pandemic, nearly half of the American workforce now works from home. Working from home comes with plenty of benefits, but there are some drawbacks to consider before switching to full-time or even part-time remote work. We’re sharing five strategies that can support your mental wellness while working remotely. According to the United […]
Therapy Programs for the Treatment of Addiction and Substance Use
Substance abuse is a multifaceted condition that can affect many areas of a person’s life. A health condition that requires individualized care to diagnose and address the root cause. Substance abuse often has detrimental consequences on socializing, physical and mental health, and issues at work, home, school, or the law. However, after a successful detox […]
When Anxiety Leads to Addiction
How Anxiety and Addiction Go Together One of the most common co-occurring issues present in persons with addiction is anxiety. People are often self-treating anxiety with drugs and alcohol because it provides temporary relief of unwanted symptoms. The problem becomes that the continuous cycle of self-medication and rebound anxiety uncovers a deeper and deeper hole […]
How to Improve Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness and Health Today More and more people in society, especially its young members, feel disconnected from other people. They become emotionally disengaged, even if it’s not what they truly want. This lack of ability to connect or belong coupled with the exposure to so much negativity fed to people through technology leads to […]
What Does It Mean to Have a Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
A narcissist is a standard description for people who seem self-absorbed and vain – those who are only concern about themselves and have a never-ending need for compliments. The reality is that Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a serious mental health disorder that affects a large number of people. The two primary traits of people […]
