Addiction and The LGBTQIA Community: Top Reasons for Risk
The LGBTQIA community reports more cases of substance abuse and addiction. This can be the result of a number of factors, including stressful relationships with family members, past trauma, and stigma from the social environment. Many individuals in the LGBTQIA community don’t seek help for addiction, as they feel their options can be limited. Learn […]
Most Common Mental Health Disorders
When dealing with any type of mental health condition, you may feel like you are alone. However, many mental health disorders are common. Millions of people struggle daily with mental health, requiring mental health treatment. If you are concerned about your mental well-being, learn these most common mental health disorders, and contact a treatment center […]
9/11: Honor Lost Lives and Support Mental Health
Today marks 19 years since the 9/11 attacks. This was a traumatic time for almost anyone who was living in America at the time. Most people remember where they were when they found out what was happening. I had just started 10th grade in the suburbs of New York City; I can still vividly remember […]
What is Dual Diagnosis?
What is dual diagnosis treatment? It is a form of diagnosis and treatment for co-occurring disorders such as drug or alcohol addiction and mental health disorders such as anxiety or depression. Addiction treatment centers in Maryland use dual diagnosis to help clients manage their mental health condition while overcoming their addiction. While the concept of […]
Types of Trauma
Trauma occurs as a result of experiencing or witnessing a catastrophic event. Trauma can affect a person physically, psychologically, or emotionally years after the initial event. Children who experience different types of trauma may carry the emotional impact of the trauma into their adulthood. It is only after an adult shows signs of trauma such […]
Depression and Anxiety: Is There a Connection?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders in the U.S., affecting millions of people each year. While each condition has its own triggers, symptoms, and treatments, there are also similarities between the two. There can also be a connection between anxiety and depression, with one leading to the other. Many people […]
Surprising Mental Illness Statistics
Mental health disorders are a significant issue in the U.S., affecting millions of people each year. Some of the most common mental disorders include anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. With all the information we have regarding these disorders, some recent mental illness statistics may surprise you. For instance, today, there […]
What is Trauma Therapy?
What is trauma therapy? Trauma can be an excruciating experience, and it’s usually challenging for a victim to know where to start to overcome the condition. According to The National Council, trauma hurts the victims in several ways, including altering how the brain operates. Going through such an experience changes the normal functioning of certain […]
What is a Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorder?
A co-occurring mental health disorder is diagnosed in addition to a Substance Use Disorder. This is sometimes referred to as a dual diagnosis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately half of people with a mental health disorder will also experience a Substance Use Disorder in their lifetime. The same is true for [...] Emotional Sobriety During COVID-19
For about a year and a half after I quit substances, I was getting my emotional bearings. I held tightly to some old resentments. I didn’t cope well with difficult feelings; I hadn’t yet learned to sit with them. In fact, after nearly five years sober, I’m still working on recognizing my feelings in the [...] 
