Archive for March 2023
How to Prepare for an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
If you’ve decided to get help for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, or other co-occurring mental health disorders in an intensive outpatient program (IOP), it’s best not to go into it…
Read MoreDo You Have Hidden Depression? Hard-to-See Symptoms
Do you worry that you or a loved one may be suffering from depression? Unfortunately, not all signs of depression are equally noticeable. In fact, you may have hidden depression…
Read MoreHow to Help Someone Who Self-Harms
Discovering that someone you love self-harms isn’t easy. You may find it challenging to understand and unsure of what to do next. Should you tell someone? Keep it a secret…
Read MoreWhat Are The Types of Psychotic Disorders and Treatments?
According to the National Library of Medicine, roughly 1.5 to 3.5 percent of people will meet the criteria to be diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. Although this number seems low,…
Read MoreThe Power of Journaling and Writing in IOP Recovery
Recovery from any mental health issue is an extremely difficult process. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are designed to provide the additional support necessary for someone to heal and overcome their…
Read MoreADHD, Adderall, and Anxiety: How They’re Connected
Deciding whether to take prescription medication for ADHD can be challenging. You might ask yourself, “Is medication the right choice?” or “What are the side effects of the different medications?”…
Read More6 Tips for Navigating Depression After Miscarriage
Having a miscarriage is an intensely emotional experience. Unfortunately, it’s estimated that approximately 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Of course, some women miscarry before they even realize they’re…
Read MoreIs Heroin a Stimulant? How the Drug Effects You
Heroin. Dope. Smack. Snow. It’s one of the most commonly abused street drugs in the U.S. An estimated 1.1 million people in the nation reported using heroin in 2021. And…
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