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The Challenge of Maintaining Sobriety
Getting sober is a challenging feat, to say the least, but maintaining sobriety is an entirely different kind of difficulty. There are a number of reasons why sobriety can be challenging, many of which are somewhat obvious. The inherent desire to consume the substance...
The Effectiveness of Outpatient Treatment Programs
Substance abuse treatment can take on many different forms, but arguably the most important decision to make when seeking help is whether to attend treatment as an inpatient or an outpatient. Both versions of treatment feature unique offerings that can make a huge...
Setting Healthy Boundaries With Social Media
Social media and technology in general can be incredibly addictive to the point where it feels like it’s dominating all aspects of a person's life. Fortunately, it's possible to reclaim that time by setting healthy boundaries. If you want to spend less time on your...
How Food Affects Mental Health
If someone were to ask us whether a healthy diet is good for our physical health, we would blurt “yes” without a moment’s hesitation. But if we twist the question just a tiny bit, and ask whether a healthy diet is good for our mood, we would require some time to...
Seasonal Affective Disorder and How to Minimize Its Impact
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a recurring depression disorder that begins in the fall or winter months. As soon as the weather begins to take a turn, some people will start to feel the effects of the change. The days ultimately become shorter, and...
Why Therapy Works
Therapy, also known as counseling, is a process in which a person works with a trained mental health professional to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This helps them to gain insight, resolve emotional difficulties, and improve their overall mental...
Nine Risk Factors for Mental Illness
Mental illness affects nearly one in five people at some point in their lives. Even after a diagnosis, many patients continue to suffer from poor treatment outcomes and low quality of life. This is particularly true for patients who have multiple risk factors or...
The Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Depression
In the United States, roughly 50 million people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can make even simple tasks difficult, causing people to spend hours or days in bed. However, there's more to chronic pain than just physical discomfort; it can also have a profound...
What Is Burnout and How Can You Recover From It?
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. Essentially, it is what happens when a person feels like they have run out of steam but does not have the luxury of taking a break. Many people will experience burnout at some point in their lifetime...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a violent crime that happens to both males and females. Current estimates are that over 25% of females and 10% of males experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime. Unfortunately, because many people are either unable to or are reluctant...