Antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed to treat several different mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They work by helping the brain build up…
Addiction is usually thought of in relation to drugs and alcohol, but people may also become addicted to behaviors to the extent that they interfere…
Equine therapy, or therapy that incorporates the care and companionship of horses, is becoming increasingly popular to treat mental health issues and addiction. While it…
You may hear the term “codependent” thrown around often these days, but many people don’t fully understand what it means to be in a codependent…
Losing someone we love is one of the most difficult things we will ever experience. Grief can be excruciating and overwhelming, and often people experiencing…
When people think of what they’ll do in addiction treatment, they typically think of things therapy, group sessions, exercise, and addiction education. They may not…
Anyone can develop a substance use disorder, regardless of age. Risk factors may change throughout your life, but they are always there. If you’ve struggled…
Depression affects about 16 million Americans every year and the World Health Organization says depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression is sometimes…
Cognitive behavioral therapy, otherwise mentioned as CBT, is heard often in the context of depression because it helps people step away from old, negative thought…
When you’re feeling stressed, how does your body feel? Do you begin to have headaches or backaches? Does your stomach begin to churn, or do…