Music is all around us in its many forms and is an integral part of most people’s day. While we are unsure why most people report that music impacts their mood, the effects are evident. A particular song can make you feel happy, energetic, sad, nostalgic, relaxed, or angry. Thus, it should come as little…
World Bipolar Day takes place each March 30th. On this day, members of the public worldwide are encouraged to use social media platforms to help spread information about the impacts of bipolar disorder to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of bipolar. Supporters of this event are encouraged to use the hashtags #WorldBipolarDay and #BipolarStrong.…
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is a worldwide awareness event on March 1, marking the start of Self-Harm Awareness Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly two million reported cases of self-harm annually. Approximately 17% of all people will engage in self-harm in their lifetime. While self-harm is not a mental health disorder, it…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that affects how you think and feels about yourself and others. BPD usually begins in early adulthood and generally improves with age. The lives of people with BPD are chaotic because of their inability to manage their emotions and behavior. They have an intense fear of…
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…
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,…