Receiving any mental health diagnosis is overwhelming and often filled with battling our internal and external stigma, but all types of mood disorders, in particular, carry the weight of judgment…
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It is no surprise that women experience the world differently than men. And the relationship between addiction and women is no exception. For years, addiction was thought to be a…
Did you ever keep a journal as a kid? If so, then it was likely one of those little hardcover notebooks with the lock and key. Maybe it even said…
A co-occurring disorder refers to an individual who has two (or more) mental health or medical conditions at the same time. Their onset may not have been the same, but…
You’re coming around to the idea of residential treatment. You can admit that there are things that haven’t gone as planned, unintentional casualties caught in the crossfire of you trying…
Knowing the value of loving yourself and navigating how to do it are vastly different things. The first echoes from our loved ones, support networks, and even pop culture, but…
If you’ve developed a dependency on alcohol, understanding how to detox from alcohol safely is critical. When this happens, it’s important to seek professional help to guide you through the…
There are several clear connections between anxiety and substance abuse among women. When these two disorders are combined, it’s considered a co-occurring disorder and requires a more holistic treatment. In…
You may be familiar with the general dangers of drinking alcohol, but are you aware of the dangers specific to women? Alcohol can quickly turn into an unhealthy habit, develop…
Despite how critical it is to our healing, often we are not taught to forgive ourselves. We are told, however, the value of “forgive and forget” and the importance of…
