BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BLOG
Is Self-Harm an Addiction?
Addiction, Featured, Mental Health, NewsSelf-harm, practiced by about 18% of teens and 6% of adults, has been a concern for about twenty years. The self-harming behaviors are not suicidal, but are usually related to a need to seek relief from uncomfortable emotions. A large percentage…
Can Depression Cause Brain Fog
Depression, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentCan depression cause brain fog? Indeed, if you are struggling with major depressive disorder, you may have noticed how it has affected your cognitive functioning. In fact, cognitive dysfunction happens to be a very common symptom of depression.…
Weed and Alcohol Detox
Addiction, Featured, News, TreatmentWhen considering the top substances of abuse, alcohol, and marijuana top the list. What happens when these substances are abused together? A polysubstance use disorder involving alcohol and marijuana is actually more dangerous than one might…
What to Do If Someone is Having a Mental Breakdown
Featured, Mental Health, NewsThere are many variables that affect how we each respond to stress or adverse life events. Everyone has a breaking point, that moment when the cumulative effects of stress become totally overwhelming. Learn more about the signs of mental distress…
Trauma from Being Cheated On
Depression, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentInfidelity is one of the most difficult challenges a couple can face, and some relationships simply do not survive it. Being cheated on can cause long-term and devastating mental health effects. The lasting trauma caused by being cheated on…
Hiding Alcohol Use
Addiction, Featured, News, TreatmentThere is a turning point, a pivotal moment when everything about your relationship with alcohol shifts. For the longest time, alcohol was something you had control over. And then, in what seems like an instant, alcohol somehow gained total control…
How Long Does it Take to Rewire the Brain from Addiction?
Addiction, Featured, News, TreatmentYou made it! You endured the detox and withdrawal phase like a champ and completed a treatment program. You are ready to begin a new, healthy life full of potential. But, how long does it take to rewire the brain from addiction? A month? A year?…
Is OCD a Disability?
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that features repetitive patterns of obsessive fears and the compulsive actions. When someone has OCD, they spend much of their time trying to maintain a sense of safety. Their…
Why Running Away From Problems Doesn’t Work
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, NewsSigns You Run Away From Problems
No matter where you go, or how far you run, you will always carry yourself with you. Taking the path of least resistance may seem more appealing than facing our troubles and finding solutions. But as much as…
What Are My Options When Therapy Doesn’t Work?
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentYou noticed the signs of emotional distress and did the right thing by seeking out a therapist. Being proactive is essential when you are possibly dealing with a mental health disorder. However, after months of therapy, you continue to struggle…
Nothing Helps My Anxiety
Anxiety, Featured, Mental Health, NewsMaybe you have been battling anxiety and tried every trick in the book to reduce it with zero results. It can be very frustrating being saddled with anxiety, but no matter what you do, you can’t find relief. If you are reading this, nodding,…
The Stages of Psychosis
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentPsychosis is a type of mental illness where the affected person loses touch with reality. They may lose the ability to discern between what is real and what is fantasy. A psychotic event is often a mental health crisis and must be addressed…
Celebrities Who Died By Suicide
Celebrities, Depression, Featured, Popular, SuicideUnderstand the Link Between Depression and Suicide
How shocked the nation, and the world, is when we hear of celebrity suicides. As a country, we have come to look up to the people who make a name for themselves. They may have excelled…
How To Get Diagnosed With Anxiety
Anxiety, Featured, Mental Health, TreatmentIf you are struggling with symptoms that are linked to anxiety, it can truly impact all areas of your life. When the symptoms don’t pass, you may wonder how to get diagnosed with anxiety so you can begin treatment. To learn more about the…
How Online College Students Can Prioritize Their Mental Health
Featured, Guest Blog, Mental Health, News, TreatmentMental Health Resources For College Students Online
College can take a toll on your mental health. Up to 44% of college students report having symptoms of depression and anxiety. While it can be the most exciting time of your life, it can also…
