How would you react if someone you cared for was experiencing a mental breakdown? Do you know the steps you should take to help them? Experiencing any psychological breakdown is often traumatic to both the onlooker and the individual. Knowing how to help them can make a significant difference in reducing the severity of the … Read More
Living with a chronic mental health condition can be challenging. Whether it’s anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, or substance use disorders, these conditions can often negatively impact daily life. Mental health issues impact how we think, feel, and behave. As a result, it also affects our social interactions, decision-making, and relationships. The Centers for Disease Control … Read More
When it comes to dealing with mental health issues, professional counselors and psychologists are invaluable resources. Although both healthcare practitioners share a common goal of improving mental health and emotional well-being, their job responsibilities and treatment approaches differ significantly. These differences can significantly impact the quality of your treatment and the results you want to … Read More
For over 70 years, May has been designated the National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It’s a time to recognize the importance of mental wellness and its impact on our overall well-being, productivity, happiness, and community vitality. But this movement is more than just a reminder to take care of ourselves; it’s … Read More
Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that requires long-term, intensive treatment. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 14.5 million Americans ages 12 and over were diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, and 8.3 million Americans were diagnosed with some form of substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019. Regardless of the severity … Read More
Substance use disorders (SUDs) cost the U.S. millions of dollars per year. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the harmful use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medicines cost the U.S. more than $420 billion per year, with more than $120 billion in healthcare costs. However, the consequences of SUDs are not … Read More
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a rehabilitation program that requires patients to visit a treatment center several times per week for a few hours per day to receive treatment. It’s an important continuum of care that combines the components of inpatient treatment with the flexibility for patients to return home at the end of … Read More
Millions of people in the U.S. and worldwide suffer from various mental health disorders, such as mood disorders and personality disorders. In addition, mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety have increased at alarming levels in recent years, especially since the emergence of Covid-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … Read More
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are treatment programs designed to treat addictions, depression, eating disorders, and other dependencies that don’t require around-the-clock supervision or medical detoxification. An intensive outpatient program is usually the next level of care patients transition to after completing an inpatient care or partial hospitalization program. IOPs are an important aspect of the … Read More
