There is a lot of misinformation out there about “medication management” and what it is or is not. When it comes to mental health, medication management is the practice of assessing symptoms that an individual may be experiencing and prescribing the appropriate medication that will assist the brain in doing what it may not be doing
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Substance Use and Teens: How to Know if Your Teen Is at Risk and What to Do About It
Being a teen is hard, and so is parenting a teen! Teens are growing into adulthood and are in the difficult position of having to fulfill expectations and responsibilities, while still being viewed as a kid. They are stressed out and craving independence, which often leads to testing limits, pushing boundaries, and experimenting with alcohol
Read MoreDepression: The Bully Within
Bullies can be cruel and leave us feeling crummy about ourselves. They somehow find our insecurities and use them against us. They can be relentless and wear you down to the point that you try to avoid them, yet they constantly haunt your thoughts. A bully can leave you feeling exhausted, hopeless, and maybe even
Read More10 Tips to Make Your Recovery from Substance Abuse and Addiction Easier
If you’ve begun your journey to recovery, congratulations! The first step is the biggest step forward – and that is a fact in this case, not a cliché. Recovering from an addiction of any kind is challenging, but it is worth it. Keep in mind that difficulties and setbacks are normal, so be patient with yourself. These
Read MoreHow To Tell If You Need Counseling
Unlike physical illnesses, most mental health issues do not show visibly noticeable symptoms. You don’t develop a rash or experience joint swelling when your mental health is at a low point. Though less visible, the problems of the mind deserve prompt attention. Left untreated, a mental health problem can snowball into a severe issue with
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Counseling: How It Can Help Those Who Are Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol
An addiction almost always begins gradually. It may start with going to parties and “partying hard,” and progresses to drinking/using every night. It may also develop from mirroring a parent who drinks or does drugs. Even if you think using alcohol or drugs makes you feel better, it’s not healthy when you use too much. The effects of
Read MoreUse, Abuse, or Addiction? How to Tell the Difference
There is a fine line between social drinking or a couple glasses of wine each day, and when the drinking becomes an addiction. The process is usually so gradual that the person and their family and friends barely notice it is happening until it is already an addiction. If you are concerned about a possible
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