Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day
March 1st every year is Self-Injury Awareness Day, which is designed to encourage people to open up about self-harm. It is a global event that has been raising awareness since 2002. An estimated four percent of all Americans self-harm, typically as adolescents or in college. It is a dangerous behavior that can signify mental health […]
Are Mental Health Disorders Considered Neurodivergent?
In our society, we have a narrow view of what’s “normal” that leaves out a lot of people. The neurodiversity movement is about recognizing variations in brain function as typical. In other words, there is no standard-issue brain. At TruHealing Centers, our range of mental health treatment programs provides comprehensive care for neurodivergent disorders. Our […]
People With Severe Mental Health Disorders Should be Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine, Researchers Say
As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, researchers urge that those with severe mental health disorders take precedence. People in this group are more likely to have complications from COVID-19, but are generally less likely to receive a vaccine. Flu vaccination rates among people with severe mental health disorders are only about 25%.[1] A December 2020 […]
Stop Telling Yourself Old Stories!
When I was younger and having an anxiety spiral, one of my friends would say, “you’re telling yourself stories again.” The idea was that worries are often based on the way you frame a situation. But most people tell themselves stories about their lives, and these stories have a lot of power. Recovery is a […]
Don’t Use OCD or Other Mental Health Disorder Terms Lightly
It’s become part of our lexicon for people to use the names of mental health disorders when describing typical habits or behaviors. For instance, neat people might say “I’m so OCD,” or people in a confusing circumstance might say it’s “schizo” or “bipolar.” This seems particularly common for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), where anyone who […]
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 […]
Treat Both: Mental Health and Addiction Need Your Attention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People with substance use disorders (SUD), commonly referred to as addiction or alcoholism, often have co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But which condition came first? When seeking addiction treatment it is important to also enter mental health treatment, or vice versa. This is often called a dual […]