According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, approximately 37 percent of alcohol abusers and 53 percent of drug abusers also have at least one serious mental illness. If you or someone you care about is currently struggling with addiction, it is important to know the impact substance abuse has on one’s mental health and
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Common Questions Mental Health Patients Get Asked at Their Appointment
Our mind and body work in coordination, so mental health is a key part of overall health. Having good mental health is more than just the absence of mental disabilities and disorders – indeed, it’s proactively maintaining a balanced psychological state. But that’s easy to say, not so easy to do. Many people deal with
Read MoreHow Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can Help You
Developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron Beck, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited, and goal-oriented type of psychotherapy that numerous studies have proven to be effective for the treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions. CBT’s basic premise is that it is a person’s interpretation of a situation—and not the
Read MoreWhat to Do If a Loved One Is Drug- or Alcohol-Addicted
Addiction has devastating effects that stretch out far beyond the person dealing with it. Regardless of who in the family has the problem, addiction can altogether turn the lives of the immediate family members and anyone else who cares about the person upside down. If you suspect that your loved one is dealing with drug
Read MoreMental Health Tips for Teenagers
The teenage years are a time of accelerated growth and development. Teenagers go through physical changes, as well as mental and social changes. It is during this time that teenagers develop their view of the world. They also start to become more independent as they start the slow process of learning who they are and
Read MoreThings People with PTSD Want Their Loved Ones to Know
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a potentially debilitating psychiatric disorder that was first brought to the attention of medical professionals by people who had come back from war— hence the terms “battle fatigue syndrome” and “shell shock.” However, the condition can also occur in any other person who had lived through or witnessed a terrifying event,
Read More10 Things You Need to Know About Suboxone
Opioid abuse in the United States is a public health crisis, and statistics shine a spotlight on the severity thereof. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 2 million people had an opioid use disorder in 2018 alone. Additionally, statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that up to 29 percent of people
Read MoreWhat is Suboxone and How do I Choose a Suboxone Provider?
Suboxone is a prescribed medication that contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication, known as a narcotic. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioid medication, including pain relief or feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. Suboxone, is an integral component of the ongoing effort of healthcare professionals to
Read MoreHere’s What to Do When You Think Someone Is Suicidal
Depression is a surprisingly common condition. It can range from mild to severe, and the symptoms can vary from person to person – and even from one period of your life to another. The most alarming symptom of depression is suicidal thoughts. Suicidal thoughts can also occur after a traumatic event or hearing tragic news.
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