The Supportive Benefits of Group Therapy

The Supportive Benefits of Group Therapy

Determining a treatment plan for your mental health and addiction recovery is not always a straightforward process. Sometimes, it requires time and patience to determine the right programs that will most benefit you. As always, the first point…
Could Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Care Improve Your Treatment Outcome?

Could Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Care Improve Your Treatment Outcome?

There are many reasons why addiction occurs. For some, drugs and alcohol are maladaptive coping mechanisms for managing stress, emotions, or situations. While there are many forms of treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) is one way to learn…
How to Seek Care and Treatment for Schizophrenia

How to Seek Care and Treatment for Schizophrenia

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health disorder or condition, then having a mental health treatment plan tailored to your needs is important. No matter what mental health…
What Are Personality Disorders?

What Are Personality Disorders?

You may have heard about personality disorders before, but sometimes information about them can be confusing, vague, or outright misleading. Educating yourself about mental health disorders is the best way to raise awareness and reduce stigmas.…
How to Cope With OCD in Addiction Treatment

How to Cope With OCD in Addiction Treatment

Living with a mental health disorder is not easy. Each day may be a challenge that sometimes doesn't seem worth the fight. However, every day is a gift and a chance to break free from the heartache your mental health and your addiction may…
How Does Alcohol Use Affect My Mental Health?

How Does Alcohol Use Affect My Mental Health?

Choosing to consume alcohol recreationally is a decision everyone must make for themselves. Research by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) explains that 85% of adults eighteen years and older reported that they…
How to Get Help if You Have ADHD

How to Get Help if You Have ADHD

When experiencing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), life can seem overwhelming. It is normal to experience impulsivity, and to reach out to get the help you need is also something you shouldn't be ashamed of doing.Living…
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are an intermediary step between outpatient care and full hospitalization for individuals struggling with their mental health or other disorders. When an individual commits to a PHP, they will have structured…
How You Can Manage Daily Life With a Panic Disorder

How You Can Manage Daily Life With a Panic Disorder

Daily life can be a challenge. If you live with a panic disorder, then daily life can sometimes seem daunting. Panic attacks can be unpredictable. When you experience a panic attack, it can be scary. But what if you could manage your panic…
What Does an Intensive Outpatient Program Look Like?

What Does an Intensive Outpatient Program Look Like?

Mental health conditions affect everyone differently. The level of care required depends entirely on the individual's needs and ability to adapt a treatment program to their lifestyle. Mental health treatment plans are established on a case-by-case…