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Why Does Substance Abuse in Military Families Occur?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 22, 2023 Updated: May 2, 2023 Members of our nation’s military and their families live very different lives than their civilian counterparts. The unique demands and challenges of military service and the culture of military life create a lifestyle that seems foreign to civilians and includes stressors…

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Can a 12-Step Program Benefit Me?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 18, 2023 Updated: May 25, 2023 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12-step therapy program, founded in 1935. Since then, 12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide manage and maintain their sobriety. AA was created to help those suffering from alcohol addiction. Because of the approach’s…

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How Is Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosed?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 3, 2023 Updated: May 2, 2023 Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a complex mental health condition characterized by two or more recognizably distinct personality states. The exact prevalence of DID is challenging to determine because individuals with DID may not seek…

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Getting Trauma Therapy for PTSD

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 28, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 Most of us have faced traumatic experiences at some point in our lives. However, in most cases, the trauma symptoms fade after a couple of weeks or months. Sometimes, it doesn’t.  The person may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),…

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3 Coping Techniques for Borderline Personality Disorder

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 28, 2023 Updated: May 4, 2023 Personality refers to the differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make us unique individuals. Characteristics of personality tend to remain consistent over time. A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviates from…

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Questions to Ask About Depression Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 27, 2023 Updated: May 4, 2023 Not all mental health treatment centers are the same, and what makes one center ideally suited for one person may make it an inferior fit for another. Every center has different treatment programs and specialties, just like every individual has different…

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 20, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 Those new to mental health treatment might be wondering what psychotherapy is. Simply put, psychotherapy or talk therapy includes a variety of conversational techniques and approaches to help you manage mental health symptoms and live a fulfilling life. If you or…

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What Are the Most Common Types of Personality Disorders?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 10, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 Everyone has a unique personality. How we think, act, and feel about things sets us apart. However, at times, our thoughts and behavior may deviate wildly from cultural expectations and cause us, or others, distress for a prolonged period, resulting in…

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