Exploring Gender-Specific Approaches to Mental Health Treatment
Millions of men and women struggle with mental illness each year. Although gender does not impact whether or not an individual struggles with mental illness, it’s important to understand that gender does impact how an
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Behavioral Health
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular treatment within the behavioral healthcare industry. From helping recovering addicts to individuals struggling with depression or anxiety disorders, CBT is a versatile treatment option that can help improve
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence in Recovery
Research supports that individuals who struggle with addiction experience lower self-esteem than non-addicts. However, addiction recovery offers individuals the opportunity to not just overcome their addiction, but rebuild their self-esteem and confidence so you can
Building a Supportive Sober Network in Recovery
Almost half of Americans have a family member or close friend who struggles with drug addiction. Addiction is a debilitating disease that can be very isolating. However, if you are recovering from drug addiction, this
How Can Therapy Help With Addiction?
Therapy isn’t just for mental illness. Therapy can play a critical role in helping recovering addicts overcome addiction and maintain sobriety. There are a variety of therapy approaches from alternative therapies like art therapy to
How to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 5.1% of people aged 12 or older report abusing prescription drugs in the last 12 months. Unfortunately, prescription drug abuse rates are on the rise, with