It’s important to understand the 4 types of bipolar disorder and how they can impact substance use. While the public’s perception of recovery is commonly watered down to a simple solution of detox, 12-steps, and willpower, proper mental health and addiction treatment is actually far more complicated. While a commitment to abstinence and accountability works … Read more
March 30 is recognized every year as World Bipolar Day (WBD). March 30 was chosen because it is Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday and some think he may have had a bipolar condition. The United States has the highest rate of bipolar disorder in a study of 11 major countries around the world. According to Health.com, … Read more
Numbness, emotional distress and overwhelm can lead people to self harm. For some, self-injury wakes them up, and for others, it provides a sense of relief from deep frustration. It is a bigger issue than many people realize, which is why March is recognized as Self-Injury Awareness Month. Self-harm or self-injury occurs when a person … Read more
There’s no shortage of dopamine supplements that claim to improve mood or energy, yet it’s unknown if they actually work. Most people are more interested in understanding how to increase dopamine naturally for better mental health. When it comes to good health and wellbeing, dopamine is one of those unavoidable buzzwords that’s always in the … Read more
The push to find new and effective treatment approaches for mental health issues like Psilocybin Therapy for Depression has researchers digging at the roots of earlier research in psychedelic therapy. With the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting the pharmaceutical company Compass Pathways a “breakthrough therapy” designation in 2018, psilocybin and depression might soon be … Read more
As delicious as a sweet treat can be from time to time, most of us don’t realize the amount of added sugar we’re consuming every single day. If we understood the health benefits of quitting sugar and a no sugar diet we would look at those treats differently. The recommended amount of daily sugar consumption … Read more
By now you have likely heard the phrase “Sound Therapy.” While this method of natural healing has been making a resurgence and is often considered to be a new, trendy concept, it actually has a rich, ancient history that dates back to 4000 B.C. In modern day, Sound Healing rituals known as Sound Baths are … Read more
There are now over 200 classifications of mental illness, the most recent being “Burnout.” Mental illness comes in many forms. One in five adults in the United States (43.8 million per year) experience mental illness and a massive 23% of time lost in both work and life is due to a mental disorder, according to … Read more
Trauma or PTSD can be debilitating for many people, but fortunately a form of Somatic Therapy known as Somatic Experiencing Therapy has shown to be an effective way of overcoming the pain and distress caused by traumatic experiences. What is Trauma? Trauma is a human response to a deeply painful or frightening event that overwhelms … Read more
Neurotic behavior or neurosis is a term often used casually to describe a person who is overly vigilant or anxious. Like other words, for example “gay” (which was previously used to mean happy) the meaning of the word “Neurosis” has changed over time. In the past, neurosis meant any mental illness other than psychosis. Today, … Read more