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What Does Wellness Mean to You?
Wellness is typically defined as a state of good health, especially mental or physical health. Wellness is not something that is achieved naturally; it involves an active pursuit of betterment, taking concrete steps to achieve overall well-being. It is a term commonly...
The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
It may seem impossible to have a positive mindset when you are experiencing hardships, but we all know that having a positive outlook during difficult times can lead to greater well-being. With that being said, there are times when positivity, if taken to the extreme,...
How Do I Find Purpose in My Life?
Mental health recovery can be a long and exhausting process. Mental illness and addiction often result in a loss of identity and self. It can be hard enough to find purpose in your life without experiencing mental illness or addiction, and it may only become more...
Moving Beyond the Stigma of Taking Medication for Mental Health
Mental health stigma continues to affect individuals in a number of negative ways. Stigma keeps people from considering treatment, blocks access to treatment, and ultimately serves as a barrier to recovery. Little progress has been made to change not only the stigma...
Is My Therapist Right for Me?
Therapy is a valuable tool to help you manage mental health conditions, recover from addiction, or work through trauma. The stigma that surrounds mental health treatment can act as a barrier for individuals to get the help that they may need. If you are new to mental...
Being a Better Parent in Recovery
Being a parent in recovery involves balancing numerous challenges. Parenting, even when you are not in recovery, is an overwhelming experience for many. You not only have to attend to your child's basic needs, but you also serve as a reliable support system for them...
What Are Gender Specific Treatment Programs?
Research continues to show that men and women use drugs differently and experience different obstacles when it comes to addiction recovery. Gender-specific treatment programs address these concerns as well as offer a unique opportunity for individuals to heal in a...
What Do Cravings Feel Like?
For those of us well into our recovery journeys, we may be more skilled at recognizing the signs and symptoms of cravings when they inevitably surface. Cravings are not always an obvious desire to drink or use drugs. They are often more pernicious, slowly growing as...
How Do I Set Boundaries With a Parent Struggling With Addiction?
Addiction affects millions of families every year. When a parental figure is struggling with addiction, their children are affected as well. No matter how old a child is, it is often challenging for them to set boundaries with their parents, especially when addiction...
How to Balance Self-Care and Social Connection
Many mental health advocates will commonly emphasize the importance of engaging in self-care. While self-care is crucial for mental wellness and addiction recovery, social connection also plays an important role in one's overall well-being. For some people, self-care...