Thanksgiving is right around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season. For most, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and celebrate with friends, family, and lots of food. As with most other holidays, alcohol usually plays a significant role in Thanksgiving celebrations. Navigating Thanksgiving without an alcoholic beverage in hand might feel like…
A dual diagnosis treatment program is one that provides treatment for your addiction and mental health needs at the same time. At Bayview Recovery, we work with a range of individuals who need dual diagnosis treatment in order to break free from addiction. You may be asking, what is dual diagnosis? It means that you…
Many people don’t realize that they would benefit from mental health treatment. Some others think going for mental health treatment degrades them as a person, while some get stigmatized for entering a mental health treatment program. However, entering into a treatment program that addresses both addiction and mental health disorders maximizes the effectiveness of the…
People struggling with addiction often have untreated mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders. They may turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of self-medicating their issues. Treatment centers often focused on the physical aspects of the addiction without addressing a client’s mental health issues. That meant that people ended up leaving rehab with untreated…
Depression, or major depressive disorder, is one of the most common mental health disorders among people living in the U.S. While many people experience bouts of sadness, depression lasts for weeks. It can severely impact a person’s life. They no longer find joy in interactions with others or their once-favorite activities. The illness can progress…
People react differently to trauma. Some seem to have a natural ability to rebound. Others develop post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. PTSD can have devastating effects for the person who is dealing with the disorder and the friends and family members who care about them. If you have a loved one in your…
For millions of people in the U.S., mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder impact their lives daily. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol is often also a part of their daily routines. Mental health experts refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. What is a co-occurring…
A new study published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information has found that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are critical for excellent mental health in adulthood. The greater amount of negative childhood experiences a person has, the more likely they are to experience poor health as an adult. These adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may lead…
Have you experienced something that left you wondering about your place in the world? Do you have memories of something that makes you ask how you survived? Did you live through something you just can’t cope with? This is trauma, and it can take over your life, resulting in addiction and mental illness, complicating an…
Anxiety is a common emotion. It may be what you feel when you have a job interview, when you are faced with a problem, or have to make a significant decision. Anxiety manifests in various ways. Most people have had that butterfly in the stomach feeling or noticed that their hands are shaking or found…