Bipolar disorder can be very isolating for individuals because of harmful misconceptions and the stigma surrounding it. It can also be painful for individuals to watch a friend or family member experience a manic [...]
Until around the 1990s, research into addiction mainly centered on men. As such, our understanding of addiction in gender differences addiction treatment has been limited until recently. Gender differences in substance abuse and addiction are [...]
If you live near Austin, Texas, and you’re worried that you might have a substance use disorder and have been diagnosed with (or think you may have) a personality disorder, you’ve come to the [...]
A while back we wrote a blog on “6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Mental Health Therapy.” We received feedback asking about other signs, so here is part-two of the signs to seek therapy… [...]
Mental health is unique to each individual and must be treated as such. No two people are exactly alike, so no single approach will work for everyone struggling with addiction and mental health issues. [...]
If you're struggling with a substance use disorder, there's a good chance you feel powerless, with a strong feeling there's no escape. Drug or alcohol addiction has the power to impact the way your [...]
Intensive outpatient treatment is one type of structured outpatient program. Those enrolled in an intensive outpatient program have the best of both worlds: a structured treatment plan in a clinical setting and the independence [...]
Within the domain of personality disorders, symptoms and similar disorder characteristics are grouped into three distinct clusters, with each cluster tied together by an overarching theme. People with these disorders experience the symptoms no [...]
It's normal to have good days and bad days. Some people, however, struggle with extreme mood swings that don't have a clear trigger. One minute they're feeling hyperactive; the next they plunge into severe depression [...]
Although mental health is just as important as physical health, many people shy away from conversations about their emotions. As a result, there's a certain stigma around mental health that can discourage people with [...]
