Secrets Hinder Your Recovery
It’s common knowledge that secrecy and active addiction often co-exist; people tend to hide their substance use or the consequences of it. But those of us in recovery sometimes continue holding things in. If you’ve spent years hiding addiction, it can become a habit to lie—if not outright, then by omission. Why Do People Lie […]
National Counseling Awareness Month
April is Counseling Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the demanding and important work of counselors. This year’s theme is “Burn bright, not out,” which is particularly relevant more than a year into COVID-19. While many things have had to stop out of necessity during the pandemic, counselors have been in high demand. Counselors May […]
What Is World Bipolar Day?
Every year on March 30th, we celebrate World Bipolar Day, a global initiative designed to raise awareness about a mental health condition that affects 2.8 percent of the adult population in the U.S. People with bipolar disorder go through episodes of mood swings that can significantly impact their lives. If you or someone you love […]
4 Signs of Depression
A clinical depression disorder is more than just a feeling of sadness. Most people experience that a few times in their lives. That’s normal because life is full of challenges, moments of happiness, and periods of disappointment. Major depressive disorder, however, means that sadness is overwhelming you. It’s causing you mental pain and physical symptoms, […]
What is Behavioral Health?
Behavioral health refers to the way that behaviors impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This can include anything from eating and drinking habits to mental health challenges and much more. The term “behavioral health” is often used interchangeably with mental health; while behavioral health includes mental health, they are not the same thing. Mental health […]
The Importance of Self-Harm Awareness Month
March is National Self-Harm Awareness Month, which brings to the forefront a topic that people don’t always want to talk about. However, self-harm is more common than many may realize. Fifteen percent of college students and seventeen percent of adolescents in one survey stated they engaged in self-harm. Incidents of self-harm drop off in adulthood, […]
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition in which a person has trouble regulating their emotions. It impacts a person’s relationship to self and others. People with BPD may struggle with intense swings in mood, views, and behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “People with borderline personality disorder tend to view […]
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
If you are considering addiction treatment in a program like those offered by TruHealing Centers, you probably have come across the term “dual diagnosis treatment.” Today, medical science has a better understanding of substance abuse disorders. There is a direct connection between substance abuse and mental health issues. Dual diagnosis treatment is a method of […]
Meghan Markle Helps Break Stigmas on Talking About Race, Mental Health, and Suicidal Ideation
By now most people have at least seen headlines about the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah. This is a good thing, because her candor about race, mental health, suicide—and the stigma she faced seeking help for her mental health—are much needed. Stigma thrives in silence. Meghan Markle’s Famous Oprah Interview In a […]
Coping With Rejection in Recovery
Rejection can be painful, and even sometimes feel intolerable. When you’re first getting sober, it can sting even harder. If drugs and alcohol were the things you wanted most, you’re used to being able to meet a need (however maladaptive) whenever it arises. Many of us in recovery previously used substances to cope with difficult […]
