Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 15, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 In addiction treatment, relapse refers to a return to the addictive behavior following a period of sobriety. Addiction is a complicated disease, and relapse is a common part of recovery. A relapse prevention therapy program is an integral part of overall…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 10, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Mental health encompasses our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and factors into how we relate to others, handle stressful situations, and make decisions. When our mental health suffers, it can negatively impact all areas…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 3, 2021 Updated: June 7, 2021 If you believe that you or a loved one might be struggling with bipolar disorder, it is important to seek professional help as soon as possible. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition but can be successfully treated to minimize symptoms, allowing…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 1, 2021 Updated: April 28, 2022 Addiction is a disease impacting all of us to some degree. If you are not a person suffering from addiction yourself, you likely know someone who is. It may be a family member, a friend, or a co-worker. The list could…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 25, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) originally developed in the late 1980s to treat borderline personality disorder better. Since then, it has been adapted to help treat several other mental health disorders and is commonly used…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 12, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 If you have decided to seek mental health treatment, you have already taken the most important step, recognizing the need for help. Mental illness affects millions of Americans from all age groups and walks of life, and symptoms can range from…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 10, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, referred to as EMDR therapy, is an interactive therapy used to heal from the psychological distress frequently associated with trauma and other negative life experiences. Originally developed in the 1980s to treat PTSD, EMDR has…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 8, 2021 Updated: November 4, 2022 While you’ve likely heard of group therapy, you may wonder how group therapy works. Group therapy programs exist to help people through all sorts of issues and hurdles. Group therapy can improve one’s mental health by helping one feel more understood…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 5, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that can cause unpredictable and often extreme mood swings, referred to as mania and depression, that can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform day-to-day tasks. Mania is an extremely elevated mood and can…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 1, 2021 Updated: April 23, 2021 May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. This effort’s main goals are to educate the public about the wide-reaching impacts of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it. Organizations work together…