Can you help someone with depression? They are often sad, isolated, and simply seem helpless. No matter what you do to make them feel better, they always seem unable to enjoy any quality of life. Even though It is a difficult path for many people, there isn’t much you can do at home to improve depression. If you see the
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Work. Family. Money. Health. The stress of living is inescapable. It doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, especially by mastering and practicing stress management techniques. Finding ways to reduce stress can keep you safe and healthy while providing a better chance of avoiding problems such as substance abuse. The link between stress and substance abuse is well documented. Seeking peace of
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After working hard to make it through alcohol detox and alcohol addiction rehab treatment, many people look for groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) to continue recovering. After finding a suitable group, many begin to explore the benefits of a sponsor. Finding a sponsor to work alongside their continuing mental health and addiction treatment can be
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Addiction affects approximately 20 million Americans a year, but no two of those 20 million are exactly the same. Some people started drinking to ease their social anxiety as teenagers. Some got hooked on OxyContin prescribed by their doctor after major surgery. Others used heroin or cocaine to self-medicate challenging mental health issues, such as depression or PTSD. There are
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Today’s first responders face insurmountable challenges. Increased demands and pressure, pandemic fatigue, and natural disaster can lead to compounded stress and unhealed trauma among first responders. Unfortunately, many first responders lack tools to support stress reduction and heal work-related trauma. This stress often leads to self-soothing with addictive substances. Luckily, there are now first responder support programs run by mental
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Substance abuse counselors play an important role in helping those struggling with addiction. They provide support and guidance to help individuals develop coping and recovery strategies. There is a growing need for substance abuse counselors as the rates of addiction continue to rise. It is important to understand addiction and its causes to succeed in this field. Counselors must be
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Careers in healthcare continue to open as more people develop medical and mental conditions. Nurses are often considered the backbone of the medical field and have a wide range of careers available to them. Psychiatric nurses are just one specialized job role that allows nurses to care for people with mental conditions. Starting as a psychiatric nurse can bring a
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There are many counterproductive stigmas surrounding the disease of addiction and how society treats people struggling with addiction. Lawmakers, law enforcement, city officials, and other community members tend to have a jaded perception of addicts. Generally, our society tends to swiftly serve criminal punishment while leaving no room for rehabilitation and healing for individuals struggling with substance use disorder. If
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Did you know that up to 70% of adults will experience a traumatic situation in their lives? About 20% of these people will develop a mental health disorder or a trauma-related response because of that situation. This response may include substance use disorders. Addictive drugs seemingly numb unhealed pain, but they do not truly help people heal from that pain.
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Many people may have a hard time talking about their feelings with their friends and family. They may feel like they are a burden or that no one will understand, which is where talk therapy can come in. Talk therapy is a form of counseling that allows people to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment.
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