In our previous two QA articles, we discussed SAD, seasonal affect disorder, and trauma. First, we talked about what SAD is and how it can relate to trauma. Second, we looked at the intricacies of how the experience of SAD can trigger trauma, then, how we can start to cope with SAD by talking withRead More
Taking some time off work to focus on your health and wellbeing is a commendable step. Many people avoid seeking help because they fear that it will affect their professional status, but they forget that mental health is the foundation to great achievements. You’ve been working hard in your treatment program and are about toRead More
Working professionals are prone to long hours, late nights, and high responsibility – with the weight of your company’s success on your shoulders, you’re at high risk for fatigue, depression and/or anxiety. Irritability is a common result of stress and fatigue and can even be an underlying sign of mental health concerns. Susan Holtzman, associateRead More
Note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Even if you consider yourself extremely successful in your business career thus far, that doesn’t mean that depression can hit you. For many people, depression arises out of a number of factors: family or relationship problems, unresolvedRead More
Recovery is often considered a lifelong process, as each day we learn something new about ourselves and experience new challenges and situations. Whether you’re a healthcare provider or a client in addiction recovery, it’s important that treatment centers make long-term recovery as appealing as possible. For many, pros and cons are weighed throughout several recoveryRead More
Avoidant personality disorder (APD) affects nearly 1% of the U.S. population. Characterized by negative emotion, detachment, and significant distress, a person with this disorder may experience symptoms that affect all aspects of their daily life. One person shared their experience of having APD on The Mighty. Here is an excerpt from their story: “Avoiding all kindsRead More
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) are debilitating conditions that often occur as dual diagnoses. PTSD often involves flashbacks, nightmares, agitation and irritability, paranoia and more, making it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks, while SUDs can affect a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you’ve been diagnosed with both PTSDRead More
Consider the last time you experience an influx of happiness. Maybe it was something you ate, some good news you received, or something as simple as a hug from someone you love. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain, and it works by being released during pleasurable situations – this could mean food, sex, love,Read More
Group therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery because it provides clients with a safe, structured environment to practice interpersonal skills, develop new perspectives, and establish relationships that could be added to their social support network. In group therapy, therapists often guide clients to engage in activities and/or discussions as well as educational componentsRead More
Quitting an addiction is hard to do. If quitting an addiction were easy, more people would find changing their lifestyle for the better easier to do. The challenge in quitting an addiction is not because there is an addiction present. The challenge in quitting an addiction is that there is a habit present because addictionRead More