Most people with substance misuse disorder also have mental health issues and unprocessed trauma. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD can all contribute to…
Finding the right rehab program isn’t easy. Choosing between residential and outpatient care is a big decision. For many in the LGBTQ community struggling with…
Addiction can strain family relationships and end long-term relationships. Family support can also make a difference throughout addiction recovery. Often it can be challenging for…
Therapy is a leading resource in addiction recovery. Studies show that addiction does not exist in a bubble and is directly connected to mental health…
Dual diagnosis is when someone has a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time. Dual diagnosis responds to this complex…
Mental health and substance abuse have a complex, often intertwined relationship. Numerous people who struggle with one type of disorder also have the other type…
One of the main reasons people do not seek treatment for behavioral health is the expected cost. The American healthcare system can be a bureaucratic…
Studies show that mental health and addiction are frequently connected. At least half of people living with addiction have co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety, and…
Today, 50% of people struggling to overcome addiction also live with a co-occurring disorder. These disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, process…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate it, we’re taking a closer look at LGBTQ mental health. People who identify as gay, lesbian, or…