If you take medication for anxiety, you’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Physicians often write prescriptions for benzodiazepines to help patients with their anxiety. However, benzos, such as Ativan, are a Schedule IV controlled substance. That means that there is a risk for abuse…
Combining therapies and methods in rehab is critical for success. Sometimes one type of program works best when it’s integrated with others. In other words, some therapies or medicines are not as effective as a standalone. Therefore, integrative medicine serves to provide a more comprehensive tool. You may be wondering what is integrative medicine and…
Nothing matters more in the world than making sure your child is healthy, happy, and safe at all times. That is why it may not be easy to admit if your child is experimenting or frequently using drugs. However, it can be hard to know if they are. Let us walk you through how to…
Anxiety disorder is a common mental health problem that affects many Americans. In fact, it is the most common mental illness in the United States with approximately 40 million adults suffering from the condition. This condition is treatable but only a small percentage of people with this condition seek viable anxiety treatment and addiction in Ft…
Trauma accounts for many of the mental health disorders in the United States. People who have dealt with childhood abuse or neglect are often subject to traumatic incidents. Additionally, individuals who have fought in wars or witnessed horrific crimes will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Other times, an abusive partner may traumatize a person. When…
In the 1950s, scientists first coined the phrase— “chemical imbalance in the brain.” Ever since that time, the phrase has garnered quite a bit of attention. Many people who suffer from mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety refer to a chemical imbalance being at the root of the problem. When the chemicals in…
Depression in the United States is extremely common. Many people from all walks of life suffer from this mental illness. According to the statistics, 16.2 million people in the United States have suffered from a major depressive episode within the past 12 months. Of these 16.2 million people, many of them live with depression regularly.…
Family therapy activities can be great for a recovering addict and their family to take part in. Families operate as a unit as well as through each. When ties become strained for one reason or another, family therapy is a great way to become closer again, to help one another out, and to work better…
Anxiety is a crippling condition that can change the life of a patient immensely. Often persons that suffer from anxiety do not manage to engage in their daily life on a regular basis. They spend most time of the day ruminating and experiencing anxiety attacks. So-called CBT techniques provide a helpful tool for the sufferer…
It is hard to watch a loved one struggle with a mental health disorder. What makes this painfully worse is knowing they refuse to get the professional help that can turn their life around. Well, Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 is a time to erase the stigma of getting treatment. Since 1949, organizations use the…