Food for Thought: How Diet Impacts Your Mental Health
It’s not hard to see that your diet affects your physical health. But research also tells us the saying “you are what you eat” applies to your mental health, as well. The link between mood, mental health, and food is actually so significant that many professionals now use the term “nutritional psychiatry” as a way […]
Strategy to Mitigate Opioid Risks Might be Failing
As a first-world nation, we can do better—and we should do better! We have medical science to get people safely off opioids. We also have resources to provide solutions and treatments to relieve the source of emotional pain. More drugs are not always the best answer to a drug problem. Are you or someone you […]
7 Ways to Cope with Depression
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. At Domus Retreat® of beautiful Orange County, California, we’re proud to honor this campaign. Why? We want more people to know about this common mental health condition and in this article, you will learn ways to cope with depression! But before we begin, here are some fast […]
When Suicide is Classified as an Overdose
An overdose is designated sometimes as either accidental or intentional when someone overdoses on an addictive substance. However, is the distinction always clear? How do experts know the difference between suicide and overdose? They may look for context clues, such as a history of mental illness, comments from the person’s family members, or a suicide […]
Connections Between Opioid Use Disorder and Depression
Doctors typically prescribe opioid medication for patients to relieve pain after surgery or from an injury. While these drugs are beneficial as pain relievers, when taken repeatedly, they can lead to severe health issues and emotional harm. Below we focus on the connections between Opioid Use Disorder and Depression. People who suffer from mental health […]
