When it comes to the people we love, we always want what’s best, especially regarding their physical or mental health. But sometimes, recognizing when more intensive care, like residential mental health treatment, is necessary can be a challenge. It’s difficult to stay objective when complex emotions are involved. You may be subject to denial, choosing […]
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Is Loving Yourself Selfish or Conceited? The concept of self-love has become a little muddled in the modern age. Some people even confuse the idea of self-love and wellness with self-centeredness or narcissism. This misunderstanding can be detrimental in a number of ways. First, it may cause people to unfairly judge others who embrace the
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Depression affects at least 18 million adults in the United States in any given year. That’s one out of ten American adults. There are several different types of depression which can be diagnosed, but what they all have in common is persistent periods of low mood. But, where does depression come from? What can a
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What Is Emotional Detachment? Emotional Detachment is an inability or unwillingness to connect to others emotionally. This mental health condition is characterized by a flat or dull mood, a lack of empathy and compassion towards others, irritability and avoidance of relationships and social situations among others. Someone who is emotionally detached may exhibit only some
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Knowing how to deal with stress and anxiety is a useful life skill for anyone. However, it can be especially important people living with a mental health condition or in recovery from a substance use disorder. Anxiety and stress have the potential to trigger other unwanted behaviors. This is why having tools to manage these
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Codependency is a common, yet widely misunderstood set of behaviors which cause an unhealthy bond of attachment between two people. People in codependent relationships are often unaware of the condition and the harm it can cause.
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While the holidays can be stressful for many people, there are a number of things you can do to relieve this stress.
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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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