Much of treatment for addiction and mental illness is about relieving a disorder, such as reprocessing a traumatic event so it no longer makes you anxious, or medicating ADHD so
Everyone experiences anxiety on occasion. It is often a useful, effective and healthy reaction to heightened stress. Likewise, it is something that we can understand and resolve. However, some people
When you’ve been working hard to meet a deadline or fix a problem, it’s normal to feel fatigued. You may push through, knowing that before long, things will calm down
Over the past decade or so, marijuana use has become increasingly mainstream. More states in the US are legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Canada has recently decided
Facebook and Instagram have recently announced modifications to their apps, in an effort to control social media addiction among their users. The move comes amid growing concern over lost productivity
According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting about 300 million people. Symptoms of depression include persistent sadness, sleeping too much or too little, irritability, inability to
Millions of people around the world suffer from anxiety and anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and phobias. These are all characterized by
Between work demands, deadlines, personal goals, and family obligations, it’s easy to go the whole day without a break. This is especially true of motivated people who want to achieve
It’s normal to feel anxious occasionally. We’re supposed to feel anxious when faced with a legitimate threat or when we’re trying to get something we really want, like a date
Johann Hari’s NY Times bestseller about the causes of addiction and depression brings a lot to the table. So did his TED talk in 2015 at the TED Global conference
Recovery can’t begin without detox. Anyone who has struggled with addiction may have spent years fearing withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms can range from unpleasant to painful, or even life-threatening, depending on
Depression is a widespread mental health issue. It is sometimes called the common cold of mental health. The World Health Organization, or WHO, estimates that about 350 million people are
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard.
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out
