Mental health disorders are common, affecting millions of Americans annually. There has been a concerted effort from public and private mental health organizations to increase their educational awareness while eliminating their stigma. The impacts of mental health disorders are far-reaching, impacting not only the affected person but their friends, family, and the community at large.…
The practice of meditation has existed for thousands of years. Originally used to develop a deep understanding of the unknown sacred forces of life, meditation today is mainly used as a relaxation technique to reduce stress and anxiety. Anyone can practice meditation no matter where they are. The goal is to focus your attention on…
Many people associate the term “holistic” with a particular lifestyle. However, when considering mental health treatment, holistic refers to how a person’s well-being is impacted by the psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of their life. Holistic therapy in Florida treats each area as individual pieces of a puzzle that need to be addressed…
Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based behavior modification intervention that draws on the principle of operant conditioning to reduce undesirable behaviors while increasing healthier alternatives. CM is alternatively referred to as the carrot-and-stick method, the prize method, or motivational incentives and is highly effective in treating mental health and co-occurring disorders. However, CM is not…
Holistic recovery methods look at each person as a whole human who requires mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs met during the treatment process. Unfortunately, many facilities focus only on the individual stopping substance use. However, at Harmony Hills, holistic programs see each client as a part of a family unit and as a person…
Perhaps the most well-known form of addiction and mental health treatment is the 12-step program. However, many people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction don’t really understand what 12-step programs are really about before they begin recovery. Often, individuals have or are exposed to many conflicting views and opinions. It may seem that the advice…
MDMA is a designer drug commonly referred to as ecstasy. Since its creation, it has caused controversy. The drug started as a possible therapeutic tool but quickly evolved into a wildly popular and frequently abused party drug. Yet, this drug has been re-approached over the last few years and re-appraised for its therapeutic benefits. Today,…
Individuals struggling with a mental health disorder often feel isolated and fight their battle alone. However, mental health disorders do not occur in a vacuum. These diseases impact the lives of all they touch, including friends and family. Mental health experts agree that family members and close friends, in certain circumstances, play a vital role…
There are numerous reasons young Americans choose to enlist in the armed services, including a sense of patriotism, a family tradition of service, education opportunities, and financial incentives. Many recruits are high school graduates with limited options, and enlisting seems like an opportunity to learn skills and have a job. The reality often ends up…
Yoga therapy utilizes yoga poses, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. The holistic nature of yoga encourages the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga therapy incorporates elements of physical therapy and psychotherapy. A growing field, yoga therapy has been widely studied, and this research supports its effectiveness…