Mental Health
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
As the Art Instructor at Victory Bay Recovery Center, there is one thing I have noticed – a pattern. It’s putting into the air negative self-talk. But it is one that I am working on breaking every chance I can get. Self-Hate I notice over and over again how people that struggle with addiction are…
Since depression symptoms will continue to get worse over time without treatment, having depression can increase your risk of suicide. Self-medicating depression is also a risk, as 15.6% of people with depression develop an alcohol misuse disorder, while another 18% of people with depression eventually have a substance abuse disorder. Depression impacts more than 16…
If you are wondering how to deal with anxiety, it’s important to remember that anxiety-related disorders require early treatment. Since symptoms will continue to get worse the longer you delay treatment, it’s important to reach out for help as soon as you begin to develop symptoms. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability…
Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It is a normal human emotion and a natural response to stress or challenges. However, the signs of anxiety disorder display symptoms that are beyond normal responses. Anxiety disorder can manifest itself in ways that affect nearly every aspect of your life. Furthermore, it slowly…
A personality disorder, such as anxiety, is often an underlying factor that contributes to addiction. Substance abuse is often a symptom of self-medication as an attempt to cope with anxiety. Instead of getting help from a therapist or talking to your family, you may turn to drugs or alcohol instead. As a result, both anxiety…
When someone is battling depression, they may turn to medication, illicit drugs, or alcohol to cope with the symptoms. This is known as self-medication. Instead of developing skills to manage depression, an individual may turn to a mod-altering substance – something that they believe will pull them out of their depression. This is how depression…
People who have an addiction and disorder need equal and unique treatment for each. Through dual diagnosis, a therapist evaluates both conditions to determine the right type of care. Dual diagnosis seeks to address the underlying factors that led to the addiction. They may integrate a range of evidence based and holistic therapies that promote…
Mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders can negatively impact your physical health, cognition, and relationships. Mental health disorders and addiction are both chronic and progressive diseases that change your brain chemistry and impair your judgment. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective treatment for PTSD. But how can EMDR therapy help…
Mental health disorders can make it hard to live a normal life. Symptoms can discourage you from leaving your house or cause you to isolate yourself from your friends and loved ones. Conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause avoidant behavior and disruptive symptoms. Understanding PTSD symptoms also helps you know when you or…