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[…]
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[…]
The early stages of recovery can be an emotionally tough time for someone just starting out on their recovery journey. If you are trying to maintain sobriety, you may be working on rebuilding healthy relationships with family members and loved ones, re-establishing your career, or finding a comfortable housing situation. External stressors like these may Read more about How to Give Yourself More Gratitude During Recovery[…]
Achieving sobriety and entering recovery is a huge accomplishment, and one that may have come after a long period of intense struggle. Those around you may see this milestone as a celebratory occasion, and while you can recognize the progress you’ve made, your newfound clarity might also bring about another struggle: realizing the negative impact Read more about Accepting and Forgiving Yourself After Addiction[…]
Attending addiction counseling, engaging in in-person meetings, developing new hobbies – all of these activities are encouraged for patients to participate in during the recovery process from addiction. Along with taking these steps we have rounded up five smartphone applications that were made to help you stay sober on a daily basis! Read more about these Read more about Five Apps to Help You Stay Sober During Recovery from Addiction[…]
From your early years, your mom probably told you to eat your vegetables and not have too much sugar. It’s no secret that nutrition and diet are connected to your overall well-being, but the connection between diet and mental health is just beginning to be recognized. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that Read more about Can Mental Health Be Impacted by an Unhealthy Diet?[…]