Risk Factors for Co-occurring Disorders
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines A co-occurring disorder, also known as dual-diagnosis, describes the presence of two or more conditions...
Helping Veterans Beat the Winter Blues
Updated on 12/12/23 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), more popularly referred to as the “winter blues,” is a serious condition that can...
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction
When you have both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, this is called a co-occurring disorder or...
First Responders: Getting Help for Behavioral Health
There is no question that there are significant risks in behavioral health consequences for first responders. Approximately 30% of first responders...
What is Normal Anyway?
The definition of “normal” can be subjective; people constantly adapt and change pieces of themselves and their lives to survive. Finding...
Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion
Anger is a complex emotion that can have a profound effect on you and the people around you. Anger can cause...
3 Ways to Establish Your Life After Addiction Treatment
Updated on 2/1/23 Immediately following treatment, you will likely experience a sense of accomplishment, relief, pride and excitement. While it might...
Four Ways Yoga Can Help in Times of Duress
Stress can take its toll on your mental and physical health. Worries resulting in stress, anxiety and depression can result from...
Recovery Through Creative Healing
Creativity is a physical representation of your suspended thoughts and memories. For example, if you have not drawn since your early...
Sound Bath Therapy
When managing stress and anxiety, it is not uncommon to take a hot bath to relax. However, have you ever tried...