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Month: March 2023

The Helpful Benefits of Therapy for Addiction Treatment

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Medically reviewed by Mark Hrymoc MD Are you struggling to maintain sobriety? If so, you may be interested in exploring the benefits of exploring therapy for addiction treatment. Addiction is a brain disorder for which a person has overwhelming urges to repeat specific actions, even though doing so leads to negative consequences personally, professionally, academically, or socially. Having an addiction means your brain has been altered by alcohol or drug misuse to the point that it cannot function appropriately. Your brain is convinced it needs substances to survive, which keeps you in the cycle of seeking, misusing, and recovering. Currently, over 21 million Americans have a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, less than 15% seek treatment. Therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy for addiction treatment. What is Therapy for Addiction Treatment? Psychotherapy or therapy for addiction helps you stop misusing alcohol or drugs. It teaches you how …

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7 Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist

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Medically reviewed by Mark Hrymoc MD If you’re considering therapy, you may be wondering which questions to ask a potential therapist. The American Psychological Association surveyed therapists; most reported more clients seeking treatment today than ever. These increases put more demands on therapists, with four out of ten reporting they cannot meet all their clients’ needs. Issues like lack of specialty training, technology, and available hours are vital issues they face, points you should be aware of before choosing a therapist. There are numerous other answers you need to choose a treatment provider. To help, create a list of questions to ask them during the interview process. Essentially, you are hiring a professional to provide the services you need.  This article will share some questions to ask a potential therapist. Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist Knowing which questions to ask a potential therapist before starting treatment as a client …

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World Bipolar Day 2023

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By Ashley Barnes What is World Bipolar Day? Each year on March 30th, World Bipolar Day is observed to bring awareness to bipolar disorders and to eradicate social stigma. Vincent Van Gogh, the famous and extremely talented artist, was posthumously diagnosed as having a form of bipolar disorder; World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on his birthday.  Prevalence of Bipolar Disorders. Bipolar disorder is more than just mood swings and there are different variations of the disorder with distinct criteria for each. Bipolar disorders are classified as mood disorders in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, alongside depressive disorders. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, “bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans,” or around 2.6% of the U.S. population who are age 18 and older (2019). Bipolar disorders impact those of all ages, genders, ethnic groups and social classes.  Symptoms of Bipolar Disorders. Those who …

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How to Manage Depression in 2023

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Medically reviewed by Mark Hrymoc MD If COVID has taught us anything over the last few years, we are all vulnerable to mental health ups and downs. Depression rates skyrocketed during the pandemic and are still high today. Research shows that over 17 million adults have had at least one depressive episode. Among adolescents, over 2.5 million have severe depression, yet only about 60% receive treatment. There is no better time to start taking charge of your depression. You can do numerous things to make mental health a priority this year. In this article, you will learn how to manage depression. How to Manage Depression Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can impact every aspect of a person’s life, including work, relationships, and daily routines. While many effective treatments are available for depression, managing the condition can be challenging. This …

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Diagnosis: Benefits and Deeper Understanding

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By Ashley Barnes What is a diagnosis? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) is that which is used by mental health professionals in the United States as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. The DSM includes symptoms, descriptions, and other criteria for diagnosing mental health disorders. In order to reach a diagnosis, individuals must meet distinct criteria as outlined in the DSM.  In order for a disorder to be outlined by the DSM, it has to cause the individual some form of distress, may present the individual with potential danger (such as betting all one’s money during a manic episode), deviance (what is deemed culturally abnormal), and dysfunction (impairment in areas of life such as interpersonal relationships, work, or tasks of daily living).  It is important to note that though we may find ourselves relating to descriptions of a certain diagnosis, only licensed …

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