Addiction occurring alongside a mental health disorder is not uncommon, and co-occurring disorders can often be overlooked by individuals experiencing them. They may be especially overlooked if a person is not experiencing depression or [...]
We are all tackling challenges that can be hard to overcome alone. Therapy can be a great way to discover the root causes of your problems and solutions to help life be more manageable. It [...]
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. There is no better way to experience an overwhelming sense of joy than sharing a light-hearted moment amongst the ones closest to you. Throwing a get-together can be [...]
When something is strange about how your body is feeling physically, including any behavior changes, our self-awareness can help us seek treatment. When we do not have that awareness, this is called anosognosia. Anosognosia may [...]
Rumination is when you focus so much on your negative thoughts that it leads to severe episodes of anxiety and depression. People with increased negative rumination tend to experience more negative thoughts and focus on [...]
Everyone has had to learn the lesson that they are not in control at one point in their lives. Feeling the need to control every aspect of your life only leads to anxiety and disappointment. [...]
It's well-documented that obesity and poor diet can worsen and create mental health symptoms such as depression. Avoiding worsening depression, however, isn't the same as creating a mentally fit mind that is content and resilient. [...]
Self-esteem is one of the essential pieces of personality. High self-esteem is a predictor for happiness and healthy relationships, while low self-esteem is a predictor for addiction, depression, and crime. Feeling poorly about yourself can [...]
In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the first step is “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.” This means admitting that alcohol is negatively impacting your thinking, your feelings, and [...]
Animals can significantly aid in the recovery process. Dr. Ann Berger theorizes that animals naturally practice the tenants of mindfulness, focusing all of their attention wholeheartedly on the present moment with someone who needs it. [...]
