Stress is a tricky thing. It seems to arise at the worst possible time, compromising productivity and undermining self-worth in the process. It can then disappear for hours, days, even weeks at a time, before reappearing and leaving a similarly destructive wake. Stress is hardly a new issue, but it has gained increased attention in Read more about The Best Natural Remedies to Help you Combat Stress[…]
There’s always been a positive relationship between exercise and mental health. Increased studies in recent years have indicated that there’s an especially strong correlation between fitness and therapy, especially therapy for behavioral or mental health benefit. Unfortunately, many therapists, counselors and psychologists don’t take the time to speak with their patients about the importance of Read more about How Exercise can Transform Mental and Behavioral Health Therapy[…]
The goal of any treatment program is to help the whole person. Any individual struggling with substance abuse, or any type of mental or behavioral health issue, needs a well-balanced treatment approach tailored to his or her individual needs. A comprehensive treatment program ensures that issues are addressed, and that effects remain permanent after initial Read more about Everything You Need to Know about Medication-Assisted Treatment[…]
There are always going to be side effects whenever you’re breaking free from an addiction. Whether you’re hours, days or weeks into your recovery process, understand that detox is a normal part of everything you’re going to experience along the way. While you dig yourself out of unhealthy habits, your body will likely enter withdrawal Read more about What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?[…]
Not all clichés ring true, but there’s one that’s never in doubt: “You are what you eat.” Just like the quality of the gas you put in your car can affect its performance, the quality of the food you eat can directly impact how your body performs. We’re certainly not advocating that you remove any Read more about Stress and Your Diet: Creating a Diet that Replaces Anxiety with Peace of Mind[…]
On the surface, it seems like therapy and counseling could be one and the same. After all, both are portrayed as a type of communicative or practice-based treatment, both typically involve an individual – either a therapist or a counselor, and both seem to be geared toward helping an individual or group of individuals achieve Read more about Identifying Key Differences Between Therapy and Counseling[…]
Recovery happens at its own pace. No matter the person, no matter the past addiction, recovery doesn’t follow a single blueprint or timetable. It’s a journey characterized by its ups and lows, with just as many good days to celebrate as there are bad days to move past. Recovery is defined by both progress and Read more about 6 Online Resources that can Help your Post-Addiction Recovery Journey[…]