There is something to be said about the way we feel in nature. Whether or not you’re an “outdoorsy” person, just stepping outside can have a profound impact on your spirits. The warmth of the sun on your face. A rippling current on your feet. The soft sounds of the birds on a quiet afternoon. […]

The benefits of exercise on mental health are widely known, with physical activity helping to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and boost a person’s mood. (That’s why exercise has long been integrated into our mental health treatment programs.) However, a new study published in 2023 confirmed that exercise is, in fact, highly effective in […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely adopted therapeutic approach that has proven very effective in treating mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Time and time again, studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy has the potential to significantly improve a person’s functioning and quality of life. And because of this, many treatment experts view […]

There are a rising number of children, teenagers, and young adults receiving therapy or counseling for their mental health. According to data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 14 percent of children and adolescents received counseling or therapy in 2022. This has increased from 10 percent in 2019. However, these percentages […]

Receiving a mental health diagnosis can be devastating, both for those affected and for their families. However, there is good news. Mental illness is very treatable and manageable. Today, so many people with mental illness go on to achieve recovery and lead fulfilling lives after treatment. You can, too.  There are many different treatment options […]

It’s estimated that, by the age of 40, 20 percent of women and 14 percent of men will experience an eating disorder. However, experts report that there’s been a notable rise in eating disorders since the pandemic began, particularly among teenage girls. Eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy relationships with food and negative perceptions of […]

It can be scary to watch your loved one struggle with a mental health condition—whether it’s anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, schizophrenia, or another illness. The symptoms, not to mention the worry you have over their general well-being, can be overwhelming at times. And the idea of sending them to a treatment facility can […]

Every addiction is unique. People have different reasons for using, different experiences as a result of using, and different battles they are facing in their everyday lives. As such, there is not one “right” course of treatment for substance addiction. Every treatment plan must be customized to the needs of each individual—taking into consideration their […]

Almost everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Especially after a long and grueling pandemic, many of us have worried about things like health, finances, family, or success. However, for most people, these anxieties are temporary. When worry becomes persistent and pervasive—and fear meddles with your everyday life—it’s likely that an anxiety disorder is to […]

What is Combined Drug Intoxication? Combined drug intoxication (CDI) happens when a person ingests multiple drugs at one time. Drug users may consume multiple substances on accident—for example, in the case of laced drugs—or intentionally, to heighten their effects. The latter case is especially true for those struggling with addiction. After developing a tolerance to […]