The benefits of group therapy for treating depression help us see ourselves more clearly. Each member of a therapy group has different experiences, and they draw on those experiences when addressing others’ issues. Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
What is Catastrophizing?
Catastrophizing is a common type of cognitive distortion, which is the umbrella term for a number of irrational ways of thinking that keep us stagnant in life and negatively impact our behaviors. Read More ›
Gestalt Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Gestalt Therapy focuses on a holistic approach to the recovery process and allows individuals to make positive changes by understanding the factors that contribute to an addiction. Read More ›
The Effectiveness of Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
By using an integrated approach to the recovery process, a loved one learns the tools and skills to avoid substance abuse and maintain emotional well-being. Read More ›
The Use of Psychology in Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Although the physical reactions to the substance contribute to an addiction, the psychological aspects of an addiction also play a role in the recovery process. Read More ›
Depression and Addiction: The Vicious Cycle
When you have a loved one who struggles with addiction and a mood disorder like depression, it can be difficult to separate and understand all of the different factors at play. Read More ›
A Brief Overview of Behavioral Addiction
Mention the word ‘addiction’ and people will automatically associate it with drug and alcohol abuse. Though people often use the word in a casual way to describe anything a person might seem especially fond of, as in ‘addicted to love’… Read More ›
Acute Stress Disorder: Facts and Comparisons
Also known as acute stress reaction, acute stress disorder (ASD) is a mental illness that resembles post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ASD arises in response to a shocking or traumatic event and is diagnosed within one month following the triggering event.… Read More ›
What You Need to Know About Behavioral Addictions
Modern science puts a new spin on the word addiction. This term is traditionally reserved for dependence on a substance like heroin or alcohol, but, today, medical professionals know that certain behaviors trigger a similar brain response. The medical community… Read More ›
Mental Health, Addiction and the Brain
The human brain controls your entire body, including your thought processes. According to Web MD1, billions of neurons connect, communicate and work together to ensure that your body works effectively and that your body moves in the way that you… Read More ›
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