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 […]
3 Common Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health
If a person becomes ill from a disease or suffers an injury, most people don’t think twice about wishing them well and encouraging them to get help. Yet, things seem different for mental health. There are many mental health stigmas that can make it hard for you or anyone who may have a mental health […]
Social Media and Sobriety
So much of our lives happen online, it would be silly to think our social media feeds don’t affect our thoughts. Like many other things in life, social media has both positive and negative effects. I’ve written on this blog about how after the first COVID-19 lockdown, a social media culture quickly cropped up around […]
What is the Difference Between Trauma-Focused and Trauma-Informed Care?
You may have heard the terms “trauma-focused” and “trauma-informed” care; though they sound similar, they are two different approaches to mental health and substance use treatment and therapy. Trauma-focused care works to understand the impact of specific traumas on a person’s life. It helps them process the traumas and identify ways that they have learned […]
Healthy Coping is an Important Part of Recovery
Addiction is in some ways a coping mechanism. We start drinking or doing drugs as a self-soothing method, and then substance abuse changes our brains. This is why practicing healthy coping skills is a key part of recovery. If drugs or alcohol were what you used to cope, you need to replace them with positive […]
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 […]
4 Common Co-Occurring Disorders
Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or borderline personality disorders often overlap with alcohol or drug addiction. While these disorders can coincide independently, they are often related and require dual diagnosis treatment. If left untreated, co-occurring disorders can trigger each other, making it more difficult for a person to function. For instance, depression can […]
What is Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place during the first full week of October. The period’s primary goal is to create awareness of mental health and spread the message of kindness. During this time, organizers educate on the effects of mental illnesses and how people can show support. They also celebrate the victims and encourage them […]
