Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 8, 2022 Updated: October 2, 2023 Alprazolam, or Xanax, is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, a prescription drug class that produces a sedative effect. Xanax is a fast-acting drug mainly used to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders effectively. GABA is a neurotransmitter that suppresses the…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 3, 2022 Updated: April 1, 2022 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 1, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 10, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 27, 2021 Updated: April 4, 2022 Could you have a borderline personality disorder or BPD? It is a lesser-known and less common type of mental health condition, but it still impacts millions. BPD is a mental health issue that affects personal relationships and can make one’s work-life…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 20, 2021 Updated: December 24, 2021 If you are struggling with a depressive disorder and you are in the process of trying to recover, finding ways to cope with triggers during the holidays is an absolute necessity. Many people find that the holiday season tends to exacerbate…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: October 9, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Major depression is a severe mental health disorder marked by a perpetual depressed mood, diminished interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning. Treating depression involves a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Most people are aware of the emotional symptoms of depression,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 30, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 Addiction is a complex disease that has a history rooted in stigma. Historically addiction has been viewed as a moral failing of people who actively chose to relinquish self-control. Thankfully, modern science and medical research have proven that addiction is a…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 28, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 By general definition, relapse means to fall or slip back into a former state. Regarding addiction, relapse is a return to drug or alcohol use following a period of abstinence. For mental health, a relapse is the return of symptoms to…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 26, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, EMDR, is a therapeutic process that helps people free themselves from the harmful memories, negative thoughts, and upsetting emotions connected to past trauma that hinder their ability to lead healthy, productive lives. EMDR is non-invasive,…