Archive for March 2023
How to Prepare for an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Starting an intensive outpatient program can bring up a mix of emotions. You may feel relieved to be getting more support while also feeling nervous about what treatment will be like, how it will fit into your schedule, or what will be expected of you. Preparing ahead of time can make the transition into treatment…
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 and not even realize it. But you’re not alone. Hidden depression affects more people than you may think. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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 if they ask? What do you even say? While it’s a troubling situation that raises a number of troubling questions in your mind, it’s important…
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, a significantly larger number of people will experience psychotic disorder symptoms throughout their lifetime. If you’re one of those millions of people diagnosed with a…
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 mental health struggles. One of the tools used by IOPs in order to help individuals recover is writing and journaling. See how our IOP can…
Read MoreCan Adderall Cause Anxiety? Understanding ADHD, Adderall, and Anxiety
Updated October 2026 If you take Adderall for ADHD and have started feeling more anxious, it is reasonable to wonder whether the medication is contributing. The answer is not always straightforward. ADHD and anxiety can occur together, and some people experience anxiety before ever starting medication. At the same time, stimulant medications such as Adderall…
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 pregnant. But if you’ve experienced a miscarriage after knowing you were pregnant, that’s a different story. While miscarriage is relatively common, that doesn’t make it…
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 that’s people aged 12 and older. (Yes, we said age 12.) This highly-addictive street drug is known for delivering an intensely euphoric high, which would…
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