Millions of Americans seek psychiatric care each year. As the public’s awareness of topics related to mental health and addiction increases, more and more people realize that they can get help and live a better life. In the past, there was a great stigma attached to seeking treatment for mental and behavioral health, and addiction…
For someone struggling to manage their mental health, psychiatric care is a crucial tool. Many people are able to live full, healthy lives while living with a mental health condition, but there are also times when they might need extra help. In some cases, residential treatment might be the right answer, but in others, outpatient…
Valentine’s Day isn’t always filled with hearts and flowers. It’s a time when many people feel sad, lonely, and unfulfilled. February 14th, when the holiday is celebrated, falls right in the middle of winter—when the dark, cold weather already causes people to seek depression treatment for seasonal affective disorder. And a holiday that emphasizes romantic…
Sadness is a normal emotion, and everyone feels depressed from time to time. Clinical depression is much more serious—it’s a condition that affects the brain and body in significant ways. Long periods of depression can affect your relationships, your work, and your overall well-being. Fortunately, the condition responds to depression treatment like therapy and medication,…
Winter comes every year, and for millions of Americans, the late days of fall also signal the beginning of seasonal depression. Also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this yearly condition can be tough, but it also responds well to depression treatment. In depression recovery programs, you’ll find the strength and support you need to…
One important but often overlooked aspect of addiction recovery is mental health treatment. Substance abuse often co-occurs with behavioral health diagnoses like depression and anxiety. And anyone pursuing recovery from substance use may want to learn healthy coping techniques, strengthen and repair relationships, and improve their emotional regulation. Lotus Recovery Centers’ mental health services will…
For people struggling with substance use and mental health issues, dual diagnosis treatment can be the best road to recovery. Substance use disorders and mental health conditions often occur at the same time. The most effective mental health treatment programs consider both issues together, rather than treating either one in isolation. A dual diagnosis program…
If you struggle with substance dependency and mental illness, or if someone you love does, a dual diagnosis treatment program may be the right choice. Substance abuse and mental health conditions frequently go hand in hand. Sometimes one condition can cause or worsen the other. For instance, someone might start drinking excessively or using addictive…
Dual diagnosis treatment is the treatment approach used in the case of co-occurring disorders, such as drug abuse paired with anxiety or depression and alcoholism. The presence of two conditions makes successful treatment of one necessary for the successful treatment of the other. If there is indeed a case of co-occurring disorders, it is important…