Perfectionism in Recovery
There are stereotypes that people with addiction are irresponsible, and that people with perfectionistic tendencies are reliable to a fault. But these two can be the same person. Perfection doesn’t exist, making the pursuit of it distressing. It’s not unusual to get burnt out when things inevitably don’t go as planned. Some perfectionists and people […]
A Conversation With Dr. Beverly Greene About Marginalization and Mental Health
I spoke with Dr. Beverly Greene about how marginalization impacts mental health, why it’s important for therapists to understand this, and how clients can identify what they believe about themselves and why. Dr. Greene, PhD, ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology at St. John’s University and a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City. She is […]
Qualities to Look for in a Successful Anxiety Treatment Center
Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety, whether it be from an anxiety disorder or occasional stressful situations. Unfortunately, many do not seek treatment to experience relief from this potentially debilitating condition. Feeling anxious in your daily life does not have to be your reality when you get help from an anxiety treatment center. At Amatus […]
The Importance of Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental health is an essential component of proper overall health. It affects our well-being, longevity, and quality of life as much as any other aspect of our health. Millions of Americans live with mental health disorders, and we all know, love, or work alongside someone coping with mental health challenges. Annually since 1990, during the […]
What Is World Mental Health Day?
Since the first World Mental Health Day in 1995, initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health, the event has been commemorated every year on October 10. The overarching objective of this global day of awareness is to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support mental health in every […]
The Benefits and Challenges of Telehealth
COVID-19 has made many changes to our world that may be here to stay. One of those is the proliferation of telehealth, which allows people to access healthcare remotely. Telehealth’s Benefits This allows more people to receive the services they need. Telehealth was originally developed to get basic care to people in rural areas who […]
The Importance of PTSD Awareness Month
June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The last Sunday of the month – June 27, 2021 – is also PTSD Awareness Day. At this time, it’s important to reduce the stigma when it comes to talking about PTSD and to raise public awareness of the disorder. At TruHealing Centers, our residential mental health treatment program […]
Why Treat Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Together?
If you have an addiction and co-occurring mental health disorder, it’s important to treat the two together. This means getting help for both simultaneously. But why can’t you just treat one? Well, substance use and mental health disorders interact with and affect one another. If you enter recovery without being treated for a mental health […]
What is Holistic Therapy?
Holistic therapy is a type of therapy that takes into account the full person and their physical, mental, and emotional needs. It emphasizes how issues in one area of life can impact others. During active addiction, almost all areas of people’s lives are affected. They may struggle with health issues caused by their drug or […]
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 […]