What are the Best Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks?

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Anxiety feels like a threat to our emotional, physical, or mental safety in the world. When our anxious thoughts put us in distress, it can make it hard for us to problem-solve effectively, affect us physically, withdraw us socially, and feel exhausted and confused in the end. It is important to remember with anxiety that […]

How to Overcome a Fear of Going to Rehab

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When you are struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to imagine a new life for yourself. You have lived in this reality for so long that even the thought of getting help can be frightening because it is foreign. However, you will not be able to get help and turn your life around if […]

What are the Best Ways to Avoid Financial Stress From Ruining Your Sleep?

When we have anxiety, our racing thoughts may make it very hard to go to sleep. In fact, according to a survey by Bankrate, more than half of U.S. adults lose sleep over money. By recognizing your worries and coming up with a quick finance plan, you may have less worry and be able to […]

Benefits of Team Sports for Addiction Recovery

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For individuals who enjoy exercise, sports, and working with others to accomplish a common goal, team sports are an excellent option to bolster their recovery. You don’t have to be good at sports to reap the benefits; you just need to have a positive attitude and willingness to engage with your team. From there, you […]

What Mental Health Advice is Not Healthy to Listen to?

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You have probably gotten advice in the past about how to take care of your mental health. This ongoing pandemic has either increased mental health symptoms in people who already struggle with mental illness or have developed a problem since the pandemic. It is important to get accurate advice that relates to today’s issues as […]

How To Use Music as a Tool For Recovery

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Everyone in recovery is searching for that one thing that can spark motivation to keep going. There will be days when you feel as though you cannot keep pressing forward and heal, but finding the right outlet for these feelings will help you overcome them and continue on the path to sobriety. Music can be […]

What Stops Men From Seeking Help for Their Mental Health?

Many men in our society feel like if they are struggling with a mental illness, it makes them less masculine and some myths are stopping men from seeking the help they need. By recognizing that the myths behind treatment for mental health are not true, you will be more motivated and equipped to take control […]

How Can We Take Care of a Child’s Mental Health During the Pandemic?

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Over the past year, the pandemic has led to higher rates of clinical depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts as children are socially isolated and worried about an uncertain future. Some have already dealt with mental health challenges and others have developed them as a result of the pandemic. The Texas Tribune has put together a […]

How Negative Body Image Can Lead to Addiction

Addiction affects people in different ways, just as it has various causes depending on the person. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of a mental health disorder, some use them to escape an unstable home life, and some use them to cope with the stresses at work or school. However, […]