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Some people addicted to sex know it but refuse to admit it, while others are unsure. Socially acceptable sexual behaviors can still cause serious personal consequences. Inappropriate sexual behaviors may also emerge alongside other addictions. For example, some only cheat when drunk. While alcohol may be part of the issue, the cheating itself is also […]

Addiction and recovery are extremely personal experiences. If you’ve experienced either, you know how isolating they can be. No matter what outside forces affect you, ultimately, you are the one responsible for your actions.  However, we are relational beings, and we require the company and support of others and society as a whole in order […]

It’s no secret that alcohol consumption is a regular, socially acceptable part of many people’s lives. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, beers during the big game, champagne to toast a special event, there’s no shortage of reasons to drink. While light to moderate drinking doesn’t typically raise too many alarm bells for […]

If you or a loved one experiences a lot of changes in mood or has trouble managing emotions, you may be dealing with emotional dysregulation. This term isn’t exactly one we hear a lot, so you may be wondering, What is emotional dysregulation? Learning about it, its symptoms, and what it can be indicative of, can help you find the right support for mental health and recovery.

Complex trauma can be a heavy and often misunderstood experience, affecting many aspects of life, especially when trauma is experienced in childhood. Unlike typical trauma, it stems from long-term, repeated emotional or physical abuse, often from someone in a trusted position, and can cause deep, lasting changes in a person’s identity and relationships. The effects […]

Innovations in medical science have allowed us to gain a better understanding of the biological, genetic, and physiological aspects of disease, including mental health disorders. Neurodiagnostic tools are giving us a real-time window into brain function as it relates to cognitive processing and emotional regulation. The structure of the brain can affect how we think, just like how we think can affect the structure of the brain. Tools like brain mapping can be useful in both the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, providing critical input and feedback to accelerate recovery.

At our addiction treatment center, we believe that group therapy is one of the most valuable tools in the recovery process. While individual therapy can help address personal issues, group therapy creates a unique environment where individuals can connect with others who understand their struggles. Recovery can often feel isolating, but group therapy offers a […]

For those suffering from clinical depression, January can be an extremely troubling period of time. In fact, the third Monday of January is often cited as the most depressing day of the year, called “Blue Monday.” Family dysfunction or unresolved childhood trauma can play a big role in depression after the holidays. The holidays tend […]

While traditional talk therapies can be beneficial in helping people uncover and heal from the trauma that underlies mental health and addiction, recent research has focused on the mind-body connection in relation to trauma. In fact, there is a whole realm of therapy that operates out of the belief that trauma is carried far more in the body than in the brain.

Explore passive suicidal ideation, its causes, risks, and how early intervention and mental health treatment can help prevent escalation and promote healing.