More than ½ of all those who are diagnosed with some sort of substance use disorder also report they have mental health issues. In addition, the majority of those who have a mental health disorder diagnosis report abusing alcohol and/or drugs to cope with or handle those issues. If you or someone you know have […]
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Health Group today announced the company has been acquired by Thrive Healthcare, a financial and strategic group focused on all aspects of behavioral health service delivery. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Health Group, stated, “The acquisition of Harmony Health Group by
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Bullying is hurtful and can leave lasting marks on people who were bullied as children and teenagers. These marks can include substance abuse disorders such as alcoholism and drug addiction. But people who are bullies are also at increased risk for these disorders. Have you ever heard the phrase, “hurt people hurt people.” Sometimes, bullies
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Some of the most positive news concerning mental health and mental illness is that awareness around the globe and in the United States is increasing drastically. Mental illness and other mental health issues affect nearly one in five Americans, yet there is still some stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness. Raise Mental Health Awareness:
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Research from the International OCD Foundation shows that approximately 1 in every 100 adults throughout the U.S. has an obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. For OCD Awareness Week, the Harmony Health Group team wants to go over what this disorder means, how it affects people’s lives and what can be done if you have OCD. Defining
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Many people want to know is it safe to detox from alcohol at home. The truth is there are some severe negative effects that can occur with alcohol detox, so it isn’t advised to detox at home from alcohol. With this being said, we would like to talk to you more about the risks associated
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September is National Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the understanding of substance use and mental health disorders, increase awareness of these disorders and diseases and to celebrate those who are in recovery. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with a drug and alcohol addiction
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Are you asking yourself – why do I feel hopeless? Hopelessness is when someone feels they don’t have any options available to them. For example, if you had a helium balloon that you really wanted to keep afloat, but there was a leak and it would not stay up in the air, it would be
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When someone has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Dealing with one of these issues on its own can be tough enough, but having to deal with both a mental health disorder and an addiction, can be extremely difficult. There are dual
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How Long Does it Take to Detox from Alcohol? Some people aren’t quite sure about quitting drinking because of the horror stories they hear about withdrawal symptoms. However, detoxing from alcohol is one of the first things that needs to be done if you are going to overcome an addiction to alcohol. Do you struggle
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