by Carley Smiddy | Feb 7, 2022 | Interventions, Mental health, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources, Substance Use Disorder, Support
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton have drawn attention to “troubled teen” treatment programs that may harm rather than help. While it’s essential to select the right type of help for your child, it can be challenging to find trustworthy resources to help guide your...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 1, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Mental health
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. It was created to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering receive proper treatment. Even if you do not struggle with...
by Carley Smiddy | May 27, 2021 | Mental health, Support
Everyone experiences stress from time to time, some more than others. Whether it’s due to generalized anxiety or more day-to-day worries like large amounts of work, it’s essential that people keep track of their mental health and well-being to avoid burnout. Burnout...
by Carley Smiddy | May 24, 2021 | Mental health, Recovery
One of the most famous sayings in 12-Step groups worldwide is, “you can only keep what you have by giving it away.” This saying refers to the idea that service in recovery can help the giver as much as the receiver. Service in recovery refers to work carried out for...
by Carley Smiddy | May 11, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Mental health
Sometimes, in active addiction, we do things we aren’t proud of. We may have hurt the ones we love, do things we are ashamed of, and caused harm to ourselves. We may feel guilty, embarrassed, and angry. Although you may have gotten substance abuse treatment and are...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 25, 2021 | Mental health
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior. People with bipolar disorder can have periods in which they feel overly happy and energized and other periods of feeling very sad,...
