When someone is suicidal, it can be a frightening and distressing time for the people who care about them. Getting help for that person is very important because suicidal thoughts can lead to actions. Professional help from a mental health treatment center can help your loved one find hope for the future, and targeted depression…
If you’re asking is stress affecting my health, that’s an important indicator that you’re worried about the level of stress you have in your life. Everyone has some stress in their life, and most people handle it well. But when stress starts to become overwhelming, it can cause mental health and addiction issues along with…
Social media and anxiety are often linked to one another. But a lot of people don’t realize this fact. Instead, they spend time on their social media accounts, and seeing all the highlights of other people’s lives can make them feel like they’re doing something wrong. Then they start worrying about their life, or getting…
It’s difficult not to be involved in some form of social media. Whether it is for work, to stay connected to friends or family, entertainment, or news, it is part of our daily lives. However, like anything else we habitually take part in, it can lead to emotional and mental health issues. At Wellness Counseling…
Stress can be overwhelming at times. While everyone may deal with deadlines and arguments with spouses from time to time, high-stress levels and addiction relapse are something more. If you have stopped using drugs, been through treatment, and are facing stress now, it may be time to seek out additional help. Wellness Counseling and Residential…
Stress is a part of every person’s life. Sometimes, stress is that annoying problem that you just have to deal with to overcome it. Other times, stress is so impactful it makes it hard to get out of bed. If you are in drug and alcohol treatment or recovery, it’s critical to understand the signs…
After drug and alcohol treatment, you may feel energized and ready to take on a new life. Yet, the process is not always full of a lot of people to support you. Coping with loneliness isn’t easy to do for many people. Yet, it seems like every time you need someone, no one is there.…
What stress management techniques do you use to help you combat the challenges of the day? At work, home, with friends, and anywhere else, there is stress. Most often, that stress can be easily managed. Yet, when that stress is significant and constant, it’s hard to just look the other way, especially if you are…
The symptoms and signs of depression are very real and for people who experience them, they can also be extremely upsetting. You don’t have to live a depressed life, though. There are mental health treatment options available to you, so you can be free from depression and the health problems that can come along with…
Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals who have been impacted by a traumatic experience. CBT during residential or intensive outpatient programs can help individuals resolve a range of emotional or behavioral problems that often stem from trauma in their childhood or early adulthood. Therapy is effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder…