What Medications Are Used in Medical Detox
If you have a substance abuse disorder, recovery can seem like a long and challenging process. Fortunately, there's a high success rate for those who choose to [...]
Why Medical Detox vs. Cold Turkey?
Detox is the first stage of recovery from alcohol or drug use. It's the process through which the body gets rid of the toxins responsible for causing [...]
Chronic Illness and Mental Health: A Case for Integrated Care
Chronic illnesses are health conditions that require ongoing medical care and limit a person's activities to some degree for 1 year or more. Common chronic illnesses include [...]
PTSD in Men vs. Women: The Need for Gender-Specific Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that may arise after exposure to a traumatic event, bringing with it intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness and [...]
Britney Spears: Behind the Mental Health Rumors
Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming rich and famous. For Britney Spears, stardom came with intense media scrutiny and, controversially, led to her being placed under [...]
Thought Fixation – How to Stop Thinking about It
If you've ever agonized for days over something you said at a party, an email you forgot to send or a goal you didn't meet, you know [...]
Signs It Is Time to Seek Help for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common issue that can affect people after a traumatic life event. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the disorder [...]
The Science of Gratitude for Better Mental and Emotional Health
In a world filled with daily stressors and challenges, it's easy to focus on what's going wrong rather than what's going right. When struggling with mental health [...]
Effective Therapy for PTSD
When you're living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming. The good news is that effective treatments exist, and many people experience [...]
Trauma Bonding
Trauma bonding is a powerful, often confusing emotional connection that forms between a victim and their abuser. Rooted in cycles of abuse and manipulation, this bond can [...]
