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Drug Addiction As A Mental Health Disorder

March 10th, 2016 - Read more

Although drug addiction and substance abuse are very closely intertwined with mental health, addiction is traditionally not considered to be a mental health disorder. Addiction is both a physiological and a biological condition, with the divide between a mental disorder and a drug addiction remaining a very fine line. According to recent research, however, this …

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Histrionic Personality Disorder and Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol

March 9th, 2016 - Read more

If you suffer from a personality disorder, you might already know that the symptoms of this illness may be ongoing and persistent. They may not change with treatment and you might have to find ways to cope with the difficulties you experience. Sadly, some men and women with histrionic personality disorder may choose to cope …

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Drugs and Alcohol Aren’t the Answer for Panic Disorder – Part One

March 9th, 2016 - Read more

Panic Disorder can be an incredibly uncomfortable experience of anxiety and fear. This disorder includes symptoms of short, sudden, and unexpected periods of intense anxiety, known as panic attacks. Unlike other illnesses where symptoms are relatively consistent, the anxiety and fear of a panic attack can come out of nowhere, without warning. And what’s makes …

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‘Panic Attack’ As A Mental Health Term

March 8th, 2016 - Read more

As we’ve mentioned in a previous post, mental health terms can often be misused in colloquial form; people often mention that they are “so OCD” or “so depressed,” when they in fact are only using the term colloquially to represent the stereotypes of that disorder. Misusing mental health words extends the stigma attached to mental health, and it …

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How Caffeine Affects Anxiety

March 4th, 2016 - Read more

Doctors across a range of specialties – from psychotherapy to cardiology – continue to agree that caffeine can be a contributing factor when it comes to anxiety. If you already suffer from chronic stress or an anxiety disorder, caffeine overload will worsen symptoms and mimic anxiety. Why? While caffeine gives you a jolt of energy, …

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Your Chances of Success with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment

March 4th, 2016 - Read more

Anyone with debilitating anxiety should know that getting generalized anxiety disorder treatment will help the vast majority of people. This is good news! It’s important to know that treatment can help!  However, first it’s important to get a diagnosis. The reason for this is depending upon the type of anxiety disorder you have, treatment will …

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How Anxiety Affects Your Health [Infographic]

March 2nd, 2016 - Read more

How exactly do chronic stress and anxiety disorders affect your health? Check out this infographic from Health Central’s Amanda Page for helpful insight into the physical toll your mental health can take on your body.

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To Find the Right PTSD Treatment You May Need to Know Where to Look

March 1st, 2016 - Read more

You might at first think that any therapist or psychologist can heal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). And on the one hand, it’s true. Most, if not all, therapists have a good understanding of trauma and will know how to provide some form of PTSD treatment. However, there are a couple of new psychological treatments …

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You May Also Need Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment During Drug Rehab

February 25th, 2016 - Read more

If you are struggling with an addiction and you discover that you also have another illness, such as Depression or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, then it’s important to know that you’ll need treatment that addresses both illnesses. Although many addiction treatment centers are beginning to offer this kind of dual treatment, many still don’t. This article …

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It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

February 23rd, 2016 - Read more

The week of February 21 – 27 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness week, a week selected by NEDA to spread awareness and encourage people to be screened. The simple and confidential eating disorder screening takes only three minutes; it allows individuals to recognize potential eating disorder issues and seek treatment. Eating disorders and disordered eating …

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