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 […]
Category Archives: Rehab
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Aug
Aug
People attend therapy for all sorts of reasons. From going through a difficult breakup to losing a loved one or facing a life-limiting diagnosis, someone seeking help from a trained therapist could have any number of issues they’d like to resolve. In fact, it’s probably more common for people to go to therapy than you […]
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May
May
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, […]
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May
May
If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, you may wonder whether you can go to an urgent care center for help. Can an urgent care center help, though, and if so, how? We’ll explore this question below, with a view to better understanding how urgent care services can support your mental health. Effectiveness […]
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Apr
Apr
One of the biggest obstacles in managing mental health problems is the lack of access to treatment. In many areas, the average person simply doesn’t have many options for counseling. Sometimes, they may not have any accessible therapists. However, that is changing thanks to a massive increase in telehealth services. Now, rather than having to […]
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Mar
Mar
Growing numbers of people are turning to online therapy for help with mental health issues like anxiety or depression. In that process, one common question that comes up is whether teletherapists can prescribe medication. We’ll explore this and other related questions, starting with what a teletherapist does…. What Is a Teletherapist? Teletherapists are like traditional […]
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Mar
Mar
Telehealth services have become increasingly popular in recent years, with nearly four in 10 Americans reporting that they’ve met with mental or medical health care professionals virtually. Additionally, of those with experience in using telehealth services, more than half said they would use telehealth services for mental health care, and about a third said that […]
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Nov
Nov
Mental health in America is in crisis. Millions of individuals live with mental illnesses. Many of these same individuals could benefit from treatment in an inpatient setting, including case management. In the sections that follow, we’ take a look at this important feature of treatment and explore what makes it a life-saving pathway to better […]
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Sep
Sep
You may have read about the practice of dopamine detox in mental health-related content online. The term may sound catchy, but it’s really shorthand for taking breaks from certain activities to support your well-being. Content creators often make outlandish claims about dopamine detoxification, so it can be hard to know whether the practice is worth […]
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Sep
Sep
According to the CDC, an estimated 51.6 million people in the United States experienced chronic pain in 2021. That’s no small number, and it’s no small problem. Chronic pain can be debilitating for those who experience it, affecting their ability to work, maintain relationships and enjoy life the way they deserve. Fortunately, there are viable […]