Reading Time: 4 Minutes We must always be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. We can all do simple things to safeguard our mental health; you don’t have to do it alone. From learning the warning signs associated with suicide and actions […]
Month: September 2022
Seven Ways To Get More Out of Your Therapy Sessions
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes, from group and family to individual and couples therapy. Some people go to therapy for treatment for substance use disorders or mental health disorders, while other people go to therapy to help them with life stressors. Therapy can also be preventative as well as treatment for a range […]
Grief and Loss in Recovery: September is National Recovery Month
Reading Time: 5 Minutes “National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. This year, to address the nation’s growing crisis […]
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder within the Latinx/Hispanic Community
Reading Time: 4 Minutes A barrier within the Hispanic and Latinx communities is the stigma of mental health and substance use disorders. Individuals within the Hispanic/Latinx community are often raised to be very “strong” and quiet about their private affairs, such as their mental health, meaning that they are accustomed to not sharing publicly about their addiction or struggles […]
California Native American Day: Understanding Substance Misuse Among the Indigenous Population
Reading Time: 4 Minutes “Protect our Elders, and they will pass their knowledge and wisdom to our Children. Protect our Women, and they will love, support, and educate our Children. Protect our Children, and they will continue to carry on Tribal traditions, customs, language, and help establish equality and justice for all Tribes”. – California Tribal Chairpersons Association (CTCA) […]
Do Income Levels Have an Effect On Mental Health?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes We are all born the same, we all have the same opportunities, and we all have the same ability to propel ourselves out of our current situation. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. “One thing is certain: being poor harms one’s mental health, no matter how rich or happy the country where you live. Furthermore, living […]
Tech and Your Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Does Tech Hurt, Hinder, or Help Those Suffering from Mental Health and Substance Abuse In this day in age, we live on technology. Navigation, Bluetooth music, dating apps, social media, and working remotely are some of the daily perks of modern-day technology. The addiction recovery world is no different. Online community support groups, online therapy […]
The Do’s and Don’ts with Antidepressants
Reading Time: 3 Minutes If At First, You Don’t Succeed: The Do’s and Don’ts with Antidepressants “You have a major depressive disorder, and I think you will benefit from starting a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a commonly prescribed antidepressant.” This is a common phrase many doctors tell their patients who are struggling with depression. If you have experienced […]