The Top Signs Your Teen Needs a Partial Hospitalization Program
Your teenager might require a partial hospitalization program if they begin exhibiting certain signs, such as if they completed a residential treatment plan; are being discharged from an inpatient program; are struggling to develop or maintain daily responsibilities; or have relapsed multiple times.
The Why and How Bullying Occurs and Its Effects on Your Teen
The effects of bullying on mental health include increased anxiety, depression, attention problems, trauma and so on.
Partial Hospitalization Program: What it is, Who it’s For, Why it’s Used
A partial hospitalization program is a structured treatment program for individuals struggling with a mental health disorder, substance use disorder or dual diagnosis.
Long and Short Term Effects of Grief on Mental Health
The short term effects of grief on mental health through the five stages of grief, like self-isolation, anxiety, negative mood and failure to find enjoyment in life.
Understanding and Improving Overall Wellness
You can promote wellness by protecting your sleep, exercising daily, getting fresh air and sunshine, developing healthy coping mechanisms and maintaining social relationships.
How Minority Communities are Affected by Trauma and Stressor Disorders
Understanding the link between racial discrimination and mental health, plus risk factors for minority populations like generational stress and exposure to trauma.
The Meaning of Co-Occurring Disorders
Learn about co-occurring disorders meaning, and the effect that mental illness and substance abuse can have on an individual.
Dealing with Trauma One Step at a Time
Learn how to deal with trauma in five easy steps, including educating yourself on trauma, identifying symptoms and triggers and investing in self-care.
Understanding Common and Uncommon Anxiety Signs
We’ve all been anxious before, whether it’s been a big presentation at work or when the numbers don’t line up in our monthly budget. While we may be faced with intense worry, it usually recedes and we are able to move on with our daily lives. For someone who faces clinical anxiety, that’s not the case. When a person is struggling with one of many anxiety disorders, he or she is unable to move forward and function productively on a day-to-day basis. If you’ve faced anxiety or know someone who might be struggling, here are some signs of anxiety and [...]
Identifying Common Causes of Depression
Claiming nearly 300 million victims worldwide, depression is the most common mental health disorder in the world. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in five women and one in ten men will experience depression at some point in their lifetime. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States among people aged 15-44 and accounts for almost $210.5 billion of lost earnings per year. If you think you or a loved one may be experiencing depression, you are not alone. Although there is not one standardized cause of depression, understanding the most prevalent depression causes and [...]
How Journaling can Enhance Your Addiction Recovery Program
Journaling is a powerful tool you can use to work through confusing or convoluted thoughts and feelings. Journaling gives you a chance to externally process without needing to sound eloquent, well thought out or even polite. It’s a free, safe space to say what you need to say, when and how you need to say it. Why journaling? In addition to being an effective method of processing what’s going on in your life, mind, heart, etc., journaling serves as a kind of documentary. It might tell the story of your battle with addiction, from where it began to where it [...]
Learning to Challenge Negative Thoughts
What are negative thoughts? Well, they are exactly as they sound. Negative thoughts are a form of unhealthy self-talk, even if they aren’t about ourselves, and they can quickly consume all of our thoughts. Negative thoughts are bound to happen every once in a while, especially during periods of depression or stress. If you find yourself struggling with negative thought patterns more often than not, there are steps you can take that will help identify the root cause and decrease them altogether. Speak to yourself as if you were speaking to a friend Think of yourself as your own friend. [...]
