Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness in the LGBTQ Community

To commemorate the Stonewall riots, the month of June is recognized as the LGBT Pride Month. Pride events are held all over the country all month long to recognize the impact that LGBTQ people have had on the community, and the world, since the riots in Manhattan in 1969. Rainbows and glitter and dancing, oh
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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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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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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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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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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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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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