Mental health is our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Everyone has mental health, even those who don’t have mental health disorders. It is a broad term to refer to how we think, feel, and relate to others. Mental health can change over time, and a person can experience poor mental health without having a mental…
One thing many of us in recovery struggle with is presence. It’s almost impossible to be present during active addiction, as intoxication separates you from your feelings, and addiction changes the brain to make you hyper-focused on the substance. But even in recovery, our instinct may be to try other ways to escape our emotions…
When two or more health conditions are present in an individual, it is referred to as comorbidity or co-occurring disorders. Some of the most common comorbidities are addiction and mental health disorders, which are close companions. The likelihood of having a mental health condition alongside substance use disorder is very high as either one can…
Is Your New Year’s Resolution Getting Sober? Every year we make New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, more exercise, or getting sober. The problem with the “new year, new me” resolutions is that they often start off strong, only to be pushed aside…
Detoxing from drugs or alcohol is just one part of your recovery journey. Once you have made it through withdrawal, the trick is to maintain that newfound recovery. The best way to do that is with continued addiction treatment that includes group therapy programs. Some people may overlook the benefits of group therapy for recovery,…
Pet-assisted therapy uses animals to help people cope with a range of problems, from heart disease to mental health disorders. It is a structured therapy that uses animals to help lower stress, improve health problems, calm people down, and many more benefits. The human-animal bond can be very therapeutic. A review[1] of 17 studies about…
For some people, winter can be a hard time in recovery. Besides the holidays—which can be stressful—the days getting shorter and darker can be hard. Everything about winter feels slower, so finding motivation to make changes can be a challenge. However, there are a lot of benefits to getting—or just being—sober in the winter. While…
Some people may tell you that the time to seek treatment at a meth addiction treatment program is the moment you start using crystal meth. This drug is highly stigmatized, and its use is not considered socially acceptable like alcohol. Surprisingly, the rate of addiction among meth users is relatively low, although many people may…
Social skills training is a type of therapy that helps people with mental health and developmental disorders improve social functioning. It helps them build communication and listening skills, as well as work through anxiety about social interactions. In social skills training, the therapist will ask you which social situations you find most challenging, and which…
Northwest Ohio has seen a record number of overdose deaths this year. Our teams are working tirelessly to get people the help they need. Olivia Ehret, Clinical Director of Inpatient Services in TruHealing’s Midwest region, spoke with 13abc about how addiction treatment centers have been impacted by the alarming number of overdoses. Read the full…