How Often Is Bipolar Disorder Misdiagnosed
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide
Top 10 Signs Of A Mental Health Disorder
Alcohol abuse has a serious impact on the human body. Beyond the consequences of heavy drinking or binge drinking on your liver, alcohol is also destructive to your lungs. Heavy drinking and alcohol abuse can raise your risk for developing serious lung diseases and complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and reduce your total lung capacity, making it difficult for you to breathe.
How to Get Rid of PTSD Nightmares
Chronic PTSD nightmares are one of the unfortunate symptoms experienced by many, if not most people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. These disturbing dreams often upset their sleep in several ways. This article explains what PTSD nightmares are and how they can be treated. What Are PTSD Nightmares? Chronic PTSD nightmares are one of […]
Case Study: Young Adult Admitted For Substance Use and Mental Health Problems
Client is a 27-year-old female admitted to Destination Hope residential program for substance use and mental health problems. During her pre-admission, client reported having suicidal ideations and partaking in risky behaviors such as, driving under the influence and using substances in front of her children. Client stated she has been married for 5 years but […]
Drug Use and Mental Illness
A co-occurring illness, also known as a dual diagnosis, is when someone has a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental illness. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, close to 50 percent of people with a mental illness or SUD will have a co-occurring disorder at some point. Dual diagnoses are common, but […]
OCD 101: The Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder affecting around 2.3% of the population characterized by experiencing overwhelming obsessions, which lead to repetitive compulsions completed to provide the sufferer with temporary relief from the obsession. The exact cause of OCD is still unknown, and though some treatments have proven very effective, there is no known cure. […]
Determining the Appropriate Level of Care
While there is plenty of research and guidance on substance abuse and mental illness, the fact is that each of us is unique and our needs are specific, as is the treatment plan., This is true from the first admission to a recovery program through the last day of treatment. One potentially confusing area of […]
Should I Go Home for the Holidays?
At the best of times, spending a holiday with family can be a stressful endeavor. Virtually all of us have family members that rub us the wrong way and while we hope for an enjoyable few hours around the table, often it is fraught with arguments, egos and general nastiness. Many of us in recovery […]
How Stress and Anxiety Are Linked to Hair Loss
Imagine going about your routine, whether taking a shower, using a comb or brush, or even running your fingers over your head and making the frightening discovery that your hair is falling out in clumps. There are very few moments as jarring as finding piles in your shower drain or on your hairbrush, only made […]
Vitamin D, an Underappreciated Adjunctive Therapy for Depression
Vitamin D is an incredibly important nutrient both for our physical and mental health. Vitamin D is best known for allowing our bodies to absorb calcium, warding off brittle bones and osteoporosis later in life. However, there is growing and overwhelming body of evidence to show that vitamin D deficiency may also be a risk […]