Category Archives: Rehab

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment

Choosing Inpatient or Outpatient Treatment

When you’re struggling with mental health challenges, choosing the right level of care can feel overwhelming. Understanding the differences between inpatient vs. outpatient treatment options is important when making an informed decision about your mental health journey. Both approaches offer valuable therapeutic interventions, but they serve different needs and circumstances. This comprehensive guide will help […]

Self-Medicating Anxiety/Depression? Find Out the Dangers.

Mental health issues affect a significant portion of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , 59.3 million people in the United States were living with a mental illness in 2022, equating to around 23.1% of the adult population. Many of those individuals turn to self-medication as a way of coping with […]

What Is a “Dopamine Detox”?

Dopamine Detox

You may have read about the practice of a “dopamine cleanse” in mental health-related content online. The term might sound catchy, but it’s really shorthand for taking breaks from certain activities to support your well-being. With smartphone addiction on the rise, a dopamine detox plan could sound appealing. In fact, one study revealed that 56.7% […]

The Role of Group Therapy in PTSD Recovery

How Group Therapy helps PTSD

Group therapy is often maligned, especially in rehab, as being cheap — and not as good as individual one-on-one therapy. This is especially true among the more masculine cohort coming from the law enforcement and first responders community. The truth is that some of the most essential breakthroughs happen among peers. This article is about […]

What to Expect During Anxiety Treatment

What you should expect during anxiety treatment

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people each year. The CDC reports that 12.5% of American adults experience an anxiety or depression disorder in any given year. When symptoms of anxiety become overwhelming, they can disrupt daily life, relationships and overall well-being. In severe cases, inpatient therapy for […]

How Hormones Can Play a Role in Addiction

How Hormones Can Play a Role in Addiction

It may be common to hear that genes are involved in addiction. The idea that hormones play a part in addiction is less widely known. Yet hormones and hormone levels affect many health conditions, addiction included. What, specifically, is the interplay between hormones and addiction? Below we take a closer look at hormones associated with […]

How to Find a Therapist Who Specializes in Women’s Issues

Finding a Therapist specializing in women's issues

For many people, gender has a significant impact on the way they experience the world, as well as the challenges and traumas they face. Finding a therapist who specializes in providing therapy for women’s health issues can improve the overall outcome of treatment. Introduction: Recognizing the Importance of Specialized Therapy Everyone can benefit from therapy, […]