Legal issues and mental health often go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, this topic isn’t explored as often as it should be. If you’ve faced legal issues because of struggles with addiction, you may be left with feelings of guilt, shame, or other negative effects. Learning how to navigate these issues is crucial so you can find lastingRead More
Your mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), mental health encompasses your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Thus, your mental health can impact the way you think, feel, and act in your daily life. In particular, your mental health plays anRead More
Trauma, emotional difficulties, and external pressures can all contribute to addiction, depression, and many other conditions. At The Guest House, our Spirit2Spirit Healing program focuses on treating these underlying causes, which we often call “soul wounds.” Is Spirit2Spirit Healing right for you and your journey at this time? Spirit2Spirit Healing The Guest House’s co-founder, JudyRead More
The 24-hour news media cycle makes it difficult to ignore negative events going on in the world. The impact of the news can be especially harmful to an individual in mental health or trauma recovery. With the right tools, you can find relief from this type of stress and enjoy success in your healing journey.Read More
According to an article from the Annals of Epidemiology, in the United States, approximately 12.8 million parents have a mental health disorder. Whether you are a parent or not, living with a mental health disorder can increase difficulties with daily functioning and maintaining relationships. However, while parenting has its challenges, parenting with an untreated mentalRead More
When left unaddressed and untreated, mental health disorders can impede your ability to function in daily life. It can be incredibly frustrating to experience symptoms that make ordinary tasks, like getting out of bed or talking to people, feel impossible to complete. Seeking support can be helpful for symptom management. While treatment mental health recoveryRead More
According to an article from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five, or 57.8 million adults in the United States, are living with a mental health disorder. Furthermore, of these 57.8 million adults, only 47.2% (25.6 million) received mental health treatment. Numerous factors contribute to less than half of U.S. adults receivingRead More
The stresses of daily life can affect your whole body and manifest in a number of negative ways. For those experiencing trauma, addiction, or mental health conditions, these daily stresses may feel impossible to handle. A great method for releasing pent-up stress is Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT. This technique can help you overcome seeminglyRead More
Marijuana use is increasingly becoming legalized throughout the United States. Unfortunately, even if it’s legal, it can still be a problem. If you think you may be addicted to marijuana, there are signs and symptoms you can look out for. Marijuana Legalization According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Marijuana isRead More
Most people face struggles at some point in their lives. These stressors can be communication difficulties within marriage, stress at work, or problems with a family member. Mental health therapy is important for your overall recovery. No matter if you are struggling with something big or small, it never hurts to talk with someone thatRead More