There are many categories of mental illness. And because of the frequency with which people with addiction issues also have mental conditions, individuals who are interested in recovery and rehabilitation must understand them. If you are suffering from a substance use disorder and are struggling with your addiction, there is a high chance that you…
Should Mental Health Be an Executive Priority? Working is part of an adult’s landscape in that they put many hours a week into it, more now than ever. If it is a fulfilling job, people find satisfaction and enjoyment from work. When it is stressful, they may not feel like themselves, get burned out, and…
Can a Positive Work Environment Help Enforce Better Mental Health? A negative work environment may be stressful enough that people experience symptoms like burn out, fatigue, and anxiety. Finding hope in positive work spaces can support people in feeling better mentally and physically. In spite of going to the doctor, they may not be able…
The Mental Health Benefits of Bird Watching May Surprise You Watching birds may not be high on your list of things to do on any given day. However, if you stop to look around, you might notice some interesting things about birds as they flit around your yard, sit in trees, or even chase each…
Why Do You Need a Therapist? Mental health issues can pop up at any given time for people. When you struggle with addiction, you might be numbing the pain of mental illness or have experienced it as a result of using drugs or alcohol. The stigma of seeing a therapist or getting help for mental…
Why You Should Opt Outside in Recovery Lots of people live by to-do lists and regimens to get through the day. It is easier to go on autopilot than to focus on nature and being outside. So much of life is lived indoors from the moment people wake up to the time they get in…
The first decision to better health is cutting back on sugar. It seems many people know this but it is hard to do. Sugar detox is not easy and the symptoms of withdrawal are not either. The benefits are worthwhile, given the negative impact of sugar on the body. Sugar is linked to increased risk…
These 4 Benefits of Yoga in Recovery May Surprise You Addiction is complex and involves a broad range of mental and physiological factors. It is important for treatment to take a holistic approach for this reason. Adequate addiction care must offer long-term strategies for coping with recovery for a lifetime. When incorporated into a comprehensive…
Why Are Cross and Co-Occurring Addictions So Challenging? Cross-addictions occur when people with addiction switch back and forth from one addiction to another. When people with addiction are unable to use their primary addiction for self-soothing or dissociation, they switch to a secondary addiction. Co-occurring addictions may occur when people with addiction engage in multiple…
Does Exercise and Movement Really Help Recovery? Moving the body has myriad benefits for people in recovery. Simply moving every day can boost the mood and more intense exercising can create long lasting health benefits for the body. Making a daily commitment to stay physically active can optimize recovery. Here are some tips on how…