In recent decades, countries around the world have grown more aware of the importance of mental health. They have also become more aware of the need for effective mental health and addiction treatment. However, much work remains to be done in highlighting these issues. The annual event known as World Mental Health Day seeks to…
Friday, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. This annual event puts a spotlight on the ongoing crisis of suicide across the globe. It also serves as a reminder that suicide is a preventable cause of death. Depression, America’s most common mental illness, often plays a part in suicidal behavior. If you’re affected by this…
Drug abuse and addiction are all too common in greater Memphis. Today, you have a variety of options for recovering from these problems. But to truly get the help you need, you must know how to spot programs that provide effective treatment. Such programs are absolutely vital to your recovery. Whatever the nature of your…
Addiction and substance abuse disorders often go hand-in-hand with other co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Alternatively, children and teens with untreated depression and anxiety may later develop an addiction to alcohol or drugs as a harmful coping mechanism. For such patients, their addiction therapy program must include co-occurring disorder treatment for…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is the ideal time to spend some time working on mental health and wellbeing, both from a prevention and a treatment standpoint. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other types of mental health disorders, it’s critical to know you are not alone. At Memphis Recovery Centers,…
Your mental health is an essential component of your overall health. Whether you or someone you love has struggled with mental health or addiction, it’s important to recognize that these two issues could be tied together. For some people, substance abuse impacts their mental health. For others, their mental health causes substance abuse as a…
Often, those who struggle with their mental health have a much harder time in the winter. This season can be beautiful and peaceful. Some people love the scenery during this time of year. But colder days and fewer hours of sunlight can be difficult to endure for months at a time. Even if you’ve never…
It’s common for those with substance abuse issues to also experience a mental health condition, and vice versa. Either issue could occur first, but they do often go hand in hand. The existence of two or more illnesses or disorders in one person is called comorbidity. Managing both a mental health issue and a drug…
Many people that suffer from alcohol and drug addiction find that they have co-existing conditions requiring treatment. For example, addiction and mental illness commonly occur together. The following information will talk specifically about schizophrenia. It will also help you determine the differences between schizophrenia vs psychosis. Schizophrenia vs Psychosis: Deciphering the Difference Learning the differences…
It’s easy for people to let stress get the best of them, especially if they have busy lifestyles. In fact, stress and anxiety can cause many health concerns. Because of that, people often wonder, “Can stress and anxiety cause weight loss?” The answer to this question might prove how big of an impact stress and…