When it comes to our emotions the field of mental health has brought advances of understanding that thankfully mean we can now challenge and let go of old sayings that may be more damaging than helpful to the mental health of some in our modern lives. There are many of us who grew up with… Continue Reading 3 Old Sayings About Emotions And Their Healthy Replacements
If you are feeling overwhelmed with the relationships in your life, you are not alone. Many of us struggle to balance our own needs and those of the people around us. But, if we can take the time to focus on healing ourselves, we can also heal our relationships. The journey to self-healing begins with… Continue Reading Mental Health Self-Healing: The Path to Better Relationships
Having healthy boundaries is essential for good mental health. Mental health is a state of overall emotional and psychological well-being, and healthy boundaries can help to foster an environment of safety and respect. Setting healthy boundaries involves recognizing, respecting, and communicating our own needs, values, and beliefs. Establishing these boundaries is essential for creating an… Continue Reading Setting Healthy Boundaries: A Key to Improving Mental Health
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as “a treatable, chronic medical disease,” explaining that “people with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.” Many addiction professionals regard the loss of control over substance use as an important aspect of the disease. While many people… Continue Reading Understanding the Enabling of Addictive Behavior
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of anguish for many Americans. Lockdowns and social distancing can make people feel isolated and lonely, increasing stress and anxiety. More than 460,000 Americans have now died from the disease. As we reported previously on this blog, the number of people reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression… Continue Reading Why COVID-19 is Taking a Heavy Toll on the Mental Health of People in States With Large Rural Areas
By Jaime W. Vinck, MC, LPC, NCC Chief Executive Officer CPF Recovery Ways Since early 2020 we have been in the midst of a triple pandemic; COVID19, mental health, and social/racial injustice. Last March when the depth and magnitude of COVID 19 was still unknown, (and from where we are today quite unimaginable), I… Continue Reading Trauma Informed Leadership
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on American’s’ mental health. According to a recent Boston University study, the prevalence of depressive symptoms in adults in the US increased more than three-fold in the spring during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared with before the pandemic. The study found 27.8 percent of US adults had… Continue Reading Coronaphobia: The Impact of COVID Anxiety on Mental Health
It’s not always easy to distinguish between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders. They often co-exist and can exacerbate each other. Symptoms such as trouble concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, irritability, and restlessness may overlap. One of the tricky things about the different conditions is that stimulants used to treat ADHD can exacerbate anxiety. D’Agati, Curatolo,… Continue Reading How to Tell the Difference Between ADHD and Anxiety Disorders
According to a Boston University study published in JAMA Network Open, the prevalence of depressive symptoms in adults in the US increased more than three-fold in the spring during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with before the pandemic. During the pandemic, the study found 27.8 percent of US adults had symptoms of depression, as measured by… Continue Reading Depression Rate Has Tripled During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should be redefined in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Varun Choudhary, M.D., in a recent post for Addiction Professional. “One of the biggest concerns keeping behavioral health specialists up at night is the emotional weight of the coronavirus outbreak.” The number of Americans reporting symptoms of anxiety has tripled… Continue Reading PTSD and the Pandemic
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