What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? The term appears frequently when people research treatment options for various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. But what does it mean? To those unfamiliar with different...
In speaking about addiction, a common refrain is to ask for help. But where? And what do you ask for, exactly? Getting sober doesn’t come with an instruction manual, so it can be hard to know what you’re supposed to do to get better. So to help you make...
Schizophrenia is a disability that can affect your day-to-day life in many ways. Most people first show signs of the disorder at an early age. However, some people don’t develop schizophrenia until they’re in their 40s, 50s, or even later. Getting the condition late...
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a growing trend of shaming people for leaving their homes. And while you should stay safe by social distancing and staying home when possible, sometimes you need vital resources that you can’t...
In a crisis, everyone relies on first responders. But who can first responders turn to in a crisis? That’s the question we’re answering for this year’s National First Responders Day, October 28th. These individuals put their health and wellbeing on...
There are various causes of addiction that put people at a higher risk for struggling with this disease. Addiction can be passed down through family members, for starters. Some people are also vulnerable to substance use as a result of their upbringing, health...
When you think of unhealthy coping mechanisms, drug and alcohol addiction may come to mind. There’s no doubt that smoking, drinking, and the use of harder drugs like heroin, opioids, or methamphetamine are unhealthy coping mechanisms in their own right, but it’s also...
Ever consider how your social media habits affect your mental health? Not surprisingly, the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can positively or negatively influence your mental state depending on how much energy you devote to crafting a...
When you need mental health care, you may not be able to wait. That’s when you need a local psychiatric hospital. These mental health centers are ideal for people in need of inpatient treatment, crisis care services, and outpatient mental health services. But...
