Mental Health
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
Posted on April 19, 2021
The relationship of substance use disorders and mental health is important to understand in every person who needs treatment. But, can addiction itself be considered… Read On »
What You Should Know about Mental Health and Addiction
Posted on March 21, 2021
The connection between mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) is similar to a home improvement show, except the home is you. On the TV… Read On »
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Posted on March 9, 2021
Approximately 7.9 million adults in the United States struggle with co-occurring disorders. If someone has both addiction and a mental health disorder, they are classified… Read On »
Coping with Social Anxiety Disorder
Posted on February 4, 2021
Feeling anxious in a social situation is common, but social anxiety can be far more troubling for some people. When untreated, it can add a… Read On »
Resolving Long-Term Trauma through Treatment
Posted on December 3, 2020
People who have been in treatment multiple times may not realize what’s making it harder to stay sober after a program. One of the factors… Read On »
Breaking the Camel’s Back: Understanding the Relationship Between THC and Psychosis
Posted on November 2, 2020
Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, MCAP, CMHP – Chief Clinical Officer The cannabis plant has myriad chemical compounds (literally hundreds), and various cannabis strains tend to… Read On »
6 Mental Health Symptoms One Shouldn’t Ignore
Posted on October 18, 2020
Imagine sitting in rush-hour traffic and suddenly feeling an overwhelming desire to take off your seat belt and open a window or door. Or sitting… Read On »
Let’s Talk Mental Health
Posted on October 5, 2020
For many, talking about mental health is extremely uncomfortable. However, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 43.6 million people have experienced… Read On »
Substance Use Disorders and Suicide
Posted on September 11, 2020
In 2018, over 48,000 people committed suicide, making it a leading cause of death with incidences more than doubling the number of homicides, according to… Read On »
Training Our Brains to Recognize Positivity
Posted on September 8, 2020
Our brains are prone to negativity. In neuroscience, scientists and researchers call this the “negativity bias.” Since we are inherently social animals fighting for survival,… Read On »