by Brittany Oliver | Jun 17, 2019
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is a critical part of the recovery process. Addiction treatment should focus on both physical and emotional health simultaneously because the two are closely linked to one another. When one becomes unbalanced, the other tends to... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 27, 2019
Although conversations about mental health have been increasing in recent years, it can still be difficult to identify when a crisis is developing. In most cases, a mental health crisis develops slowly over time and you may not recognize there is a developing problem... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 22, 2019
Stigmas are often based on perceivable differences between people. These differences can make someone view another person negatively because of personal beliefs about specific characteristics or traits. Even though these beliefs are not based on facts, they often... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 15, 2019
The prevalence of mental health disorders is often underestimated. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or overall wellbeing, anyone can develop a mental health disorder at any stage in life. Much like other illnesses or ailments, the symptoms... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 8, 2019
As rates of addiction continue to climb, the need for addiction therapists is growing as well. Addiction therapists operate in a unique environment in which they wear multiple hats to support those in recovery. Whether you are drawn to addiction therapy because of an... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 1, 2019
Co-occurring disorder is a term used to refer to a combination of disorders. Any combination of substance use disorders and mental health disorders falls under this category and is often referred to as dual-diagnosis. It is not always clear which disorder came first,...
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