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Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers
Welcome to the First Step If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to recovery. It’s a tough journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At 12…
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How Can Reiki Help Treat PTSD?
Experiencing a terrifying event or extreme persistent trauma as a child or adult can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Living with the symptoms of PTSD can be very frightening for some individuals. The symptoms and effects of PTSD and other mental health conditions can make life feel overwhelming. This can be especially true when…
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How Can CBT Improve Focus for an Individual With ADHD?
It can be incredibly hard for an individual with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to concentrate. Daydreaming may be a serious issue, making it especially difficult to learn and retain new information. Day-to-day tasks can be stressful with abrupt moments of distraction. An individual with ADHD may also have problems with their memory. Having trouble concentrating during…
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Do I Have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
In today’s day and age, more and more people are questioning whether or not they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Social media platforms like TikTok are categorizing otherwise normal symptoms of daydreaming and inattention as ADHD symptoms. Nonetheless, it is true that the prevalence of ADHD is on the rise. As an article from Missouri Medicine…
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How Can a PHP Help a Client With Bipolar Disorder?
Facing the challenges associated with bipolar disorder can be difficult. It can be tempting to try to deal with this disorder alone. However, receiving treatment can create many advantages. There are many treatment options, and everyone can find what best works for them. For instance, some people may only need therapy sessions and medication, while…
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Understanding Trauma-Informed Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Several risk factors can increase an individual’s vulnerability to substance abuse and substance use disorder (SUD). Specifically, the link between trauma and substance abuse is well-established. The complex experiences of trauma can reshape an individual’s entire worldview. Therefore, it is no surprise that unresolved traumatic experiences can also increase an individual’s risk of developing mental…
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Is There a Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Narcissism?
Living with bipolar disorder can come with many different challenges. An individual facing challenges with this condition may experience extreme changes in certain areas. This may include their energy levels, sleep patterns, and even in their ability to process their thoughts. The negative effects associated with this mental health condition can impact a person’s mood…
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Why Is Self-Medicating With Alcohol Dangerous for Patients With Bipolar Disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can come with many challenges. One day an individual can wake up on top of the world! Sometimes even feeling like a superstar. Feeling like somebody highly important with a major increase in confidence. Tremendously full of euphoric thoughts. So much, so that the individual may even feel invincible. Ready to…
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Why Is Binge Drinking Detrimental for Clients With Depression?
Not everybody lives a life with mental stability. At any point, things can take a turn for the worse. Stressful life events, faulty mood regulation, and even genetics can play a factor in the development of depression. Depression is a major mood disorder that can negatively impact an individual’s life. Severe symptoms such as extreme…
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What Are The Most Effective Ways to Treat Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Discover effective treatment options for histrionic personality disorder, including therapy and holistic approaches that help manage emotional regulation, improve relationships, and support long-term mental health recovery.
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How is Dysthymic Disorder Connected to Depression?
There may come a time when an individual will feel deeply saddened. Life changes, a traumatic experience, or even genetic factors may trigger a shift in one’s mood. This can happen either during an individual’s childhood or at any point in one’s adulthood. Sometimes a person will not know why they feel emotionally distressed. Having…
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Is My Anxiety Abnormal? Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal response to situations and circumstances that feel threatening, triggering, or otherwise uncomfortable. Contrary to what you may believe, there is a clear line that separates normal anxiety from abnormal anxiety. If you are reading this, you may suspect that your anxiety is beyond what would be considered normal. Becoming familiar with…
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Why Do Some People With Social Anxiety Lean Toward Drugs and Alcohol?
Going out on the town with others can make a person either feel excited or incredibly nervous. Some people, especially those with more extroverted personalities, are perfectly comfortable in social settings. Others, who may have more introverted personalities, may dread those occasions. Individuals with social anxiety, however, may go as far as to avoid special…
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The Mistrust in Paranoid Personality Disorder
A personality disorder, especially when left untreated, can have a profound impact on the way you experience the world. As noted in an article from PLOS One, personality disorders can become comorbid with psychotic symptoms or psychotic disorders. In particular, personality disorders like paranoid personality disorder (PPD) share common features with psychotic disorders. PPD can…
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Does Trauma Inform Substance Use Disorder?
There are several factors that can increase an individual’s risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD). One well-known risk factor is unresolved trauma. Trauma can derail an individual’s sense of reality, affecting how they process, react, and respond to the world around them. Oftentimes, individuals with these experiences turn to alcohol and other drugs in…
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Abuse and Dependent Personality Disorder
Abuse can worsen Dependent Personality Disorder, creating cycles of fear, reliance, and control. Understanding this link is key to healing and building emotional independence.
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How to Recognize the Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 9% of adults in the United States experience some type of personality disorder. A personality disorder can have a profound impact on the way people think, behave, feel, and interact with other people. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may impede people’s ability to build healthy, fulfilling…
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