Category: Mental Health

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Mental Health Intervention

Have you recently noticed a friend or a loved one struggling with their mental health? The good news is that there are ways you can support them through a mental health intervention. In a world where the demands of modern society are ever-increasing, the significance of mental health intervention has never been more vital. Just as we pay attention to our physical well-being through exercise and a balanced diet, it’s equally crucial to nurture our mental and emotional health.

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Manipulation in Relationships

Manipulation in relationships is a pervasive and complex issue that can deeply affect the emotional and psychological well-being of the involved individuals. Manipulation can take many forms and manifest in various ways, making it challenging to identify. This subtle form of control, hidden under the guise of care or love, can distort a person’s sense of self; the distorted perspective of the self leads a person to question their feelings, instincts, and sanity. It’s essential to understand the signs of manipulation to safeguard one’s mental health and foster healthier, more balanced relationships.

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How Can Virtual Reality Meditation Therapy Help with Addiction?

It is common for people who suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) to also suffer from mental health disorders. Research indicates that those with SUD are twice as likely to have anxiety and mood disorders. Further, nearly half of those with mental health disorders have SUD and vice versa, which is referred to as co-occurring […]

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Co-occurring Disorders: How Sober Living Can Help

Co-occurring mental health issues are disorders that include both a mental illness and an addiction. For example, some people may have post-traumatic stress disorder and drug addiction. Co-occurring mental health issues are common because sometimes an addiction develops as a way to numb the painful effects of an illness. Remember that there’s a clear link […]

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Dangers of Self-Medicating with Drugs and Alcohol

Research on substance use disorders and mental health disorders depicts strong evidence for consistent links between the two. Approximately half of Americans who have substance use disorders also have mental health disorders and vice-versa. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are complexly intertwined. When these disorders coincide, it is […]

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Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation

In 2016, the World Health Organization classified stress as the most significant health epidemic of the 21st century. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported stress, anxiety, and depression rates have substantially risen worldwide. Anxiety is often linked with substance use disorders. Many who suffer from anxiety disorders turn to drugs or alcohol to […]

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PTSD and Addiction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic mental health disorder that can occur after someone has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD impacts millions of people every year and can affect people of any age. Since every individual is different, not everyone who experiences the same trauma will develop PTSD. It is normal to […]

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