Quick Tips for Decreasing Everyday Stress

Stress can affect your mental, physical, and emotional health. There is also evidence that chronic stress can be a significant risk factor for relapse. Taking

May 20, 2021

What Is Wellness in Recovery?

“Wellness” may have different definitions for everybody, but if you’re in recovery, there are eight criteria or dimensions that constitute wellness for people in substance

May 18, 2021

Are Eating Disorders and Bipolar Disorders Linked?

Bipolar disorder has been linked to many substance abuse cases, but recent studies have shown that substance abuse is not the only common co-occurring illness.

May 14, 2021

Can Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders Make You More Prone to Relapse?

Recovery is hard under the best of circumstances. When you have a co-occurring mental illness, recovery goes from hard to harder and may make you

May 13, 2021

Can Seasonal Affective Disorder Happen in the Summer?

Many people already know that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mild form of depression that can occur because of the shorter days during winter

May 12, 2021

How Toxic Positivity Can Derail Recovery

So many things can trigger a relapse for those in recovery, but did you know there is a form of positive thinking that can derail

May 8, 2021

Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety Post-Covid

The lockdowns and social distancing measures that most cities had to put in place during 2020 added an extra layer of stress to social situations.

May 5, 2021

What Is Smiling Depression?

When people think of depression, they often think of someone who sleeps all day, isolates themselves, lacks interest in daily activities, etc. Most people would

May 3, 2021

What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and How Does it Impact Recovery?

You may be familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is a more severe form called complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). The prevalence rate

May 1, 2021

How to Create a Safety Plan

How to Create a Safety Plan A safety plan is a critical tool for anyone with a history of addiction, emotional or physical self-harm, or

April 30, 2021

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