Category Archives: Rehab

Transitioning from an Inpatient to Outpatient Mental Health Program

Transitioning from Inpatient to Outpatient Treatment

Transitioning from residential treatment to outpatient care can be exciting and challenging. It marks a step toward greater independence while still requiring a solid plan to maintain progress. Without the proper structure, this period can increase the risk of relapse or setbacks. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you confidently move […]

PHP vs. IOP: The Benefits of Structured Outpatient Care

Benefits of PHP vs IOP Care

For those overcoming a substance use disorder or mental illness, tailored treatment is the key to developing effective coping strategies, building new habits and finding support. While inpatient care offers the highest level of structure and support, it’s not practical or necessary in all cases. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs offer individualized care, making […]

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 […]