Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 13, 2021 Updated: July 28, 2021 Depression and alcohol abuse affects millions of people worldwide. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are deeply interconnected. Estimates predict that nearly one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have an alcohol use…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 10, 2021 Updated: April 4, 2022 Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that usually manifests in early adulthood. People with borderline personality disorder have difficulty managing their behavior and emotions, which often results in significant impairment in their daily functioning. Individuals with BPD also…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 3, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, and in normal doses, can be beneficial to our overall well-being. When anxiety is chronic or persistent, though, it is harmful to our mental and physical health. Every year, tens of millions of…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 23, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 We all experience difficult times when we feel overwhelmed by feelings like stress, anger, frustration, and sadness. However, it can be a challenge for many to find ways to cope with these feelings healthily. People who suffer from substance use or…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 18, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2023 Mental health therapy is a crucial part of the treatment of substance abuse and addiction. There are five broad types of psychotherapy: psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies; integrative or holistic therapy; humanistic therapy; cognitive therapy; and behavioral therapy. Each of these approaches…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 15, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 The cannabis plant, from which marijuana is derived, is one of the oldest crops in the world. It is no wonder then that marijuana has a long history and is the most commonly used drug in the United States and around…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 10, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talk therapy often used to treat substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Evidence-based means that CBT is clinically proven to be effective. Many traditional therapies rely on the therapist-patient relationship to uncover past…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 7, 2021 Updated: June 22, 2021 Contrary to the beliefs of many, addiction recovery involves much more than detoxing from drugs or alcohol. The simple fact is that detox is the first step in the recovery process. Substance use and mental health disorders are diseases whose roots…
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: 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…