Mental Health

Mental Illness in Young Adults

Being a young adult has its ups and downs, where changes occur physically, mentally, and emotionally. Young adulthood is also a pivotal time for a person’s mental health. Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults, with 1 in 5 young adults living with a mental health condition.1 Because young adults are known for
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Mental Health

Why Choose Anger Management Counseling

Sometimes, it may be apt to seek mental health services from a counselor to help with anger issues. Although one can learn anger management skills on their own with books, apps, and other resources, taking classes with a treatment center specialist may be a more effective approach. What is Anger Management Counseling? The purpose of anger management counseling is
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Mental Health

How to Deal with Seasonal Depression

If the mid-winter days are making you feel less happy than usual, you’re not alone. You may be suffering from something known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a type of seasonal depression that occurs around the same time every year. These winter blues typically begin in the fall, get worse during the
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Mental Health

Staying Sober During the Holidays

Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and shopping on top of living life going through recovery, staying sober during the holidays can be a challenging feat. However, it doesn’t have to be. Our Florida counseling professionals share tips on how to stay sober during the holiday season, as well as recognizing holiday triggers. Tips for Staying Sober During
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Mental Health

How to Treat a Mental Health Disorder

Mental Health & Wellness Blog Obtain additional information regarding substance abuse and mental health counseling here. How to Treat a Mental Health Disorder Any mental health disorder can come with symptoms that affect all aspects of one’s life and are truly debilitating. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year
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Mental Health

What is a Dual Diagnosis?

Individuals who struggle with a substance abuse disorder, as well as a mental health disorder at the same time, are diagnosed as having co-occurring disorders. This kind of disorder is also known as dual diagnosis. There are many factors that are considered before a patient is diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder. At our counseling center in
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The Benefits of Individual Counseling

Mental Health & Wellness Blog Obtain additional information regarding substance abuse and mental health counseling here. The Benefits of Individual Counseling It is unfortunate how many people associated individual counseling with an illness. While it is often used to address mental illness or substance addiction, individual counseling offers many benefits to help people in all
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CVS Pharmacy Joins the Battle Against Painkiller Abuse

Mental Health & Wellness Blog Obtain additional information regarding substance abuse and mental health counseling here. CVS Pharmacy Joins the Battle Against Painkiller Abuse CVS Pharmacy is doing their part to help curb the nation’s opioid crisis. Starting in the new year, CVS is set to become the first pharmacy chain to restrict the amount
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