Mental Health
No matter how dedicated you are to your goals, racing thoughts can make it hard for you to focus on anything other than the nebulous events in your future or mistakes of your past. Mindfulness is an incredible tool for remaining in the moment, focusing on what is in front of you, and allowing you Read More
We all find comfort in routines. A routine acts as a safeguard for your mind, body, and soul when it keeps you from falling back on old habits by replacing them with new ones. Although following a tight daily or weekly schedule might not work equally well for everyone, that should not stop you from Read More
You might have previous experience assisting veterans who are in recovery. Maybe you know someone in your personal life who has struggled with remaining sober while they worked through trauma related to their service. There is no denying that veterans face increased stigma and societal expectations that can cause roadblocks during recovery. You can change Read More
The new year is traditionally a time of celebration for new beginnings, as people look forward to a fresh start and positive change. The COVID-19 pandemic brings about an element of uncertainty as we begin the new year. As vaccinations start in many parts of the country, we are still dealing with the impact of Read More
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Self-esteem is the way you view your worth as a person.1 Without a healthy sense of self-worth, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing you don’t deserve good things to happen to you. If you’re struggling with addiction, you may even feel like you’re not worthy of recovery. Building up your self-esteem and Read More
A person who experiences both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse problem is said to have a dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders. Although the name of the condition may not be familiar, a dual diagnosis is a relatively common occurrence. Research shows that about one-third of people with a mental illness Read More
As soldiers continue to come home from conflict abroad, many face fresh troubles associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. People often mistakenly consider PTSD to be a new condition, but it’s not—it’s just a newly named one. In this article we will discuss the history of PTSD. The problem has affected soldiers for as Read More
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