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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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The Difference Between Germaphobia and OCD
It started with washing your hands after the restroom and before cooking. Now you wash your hands and use a hand sanitizer as often as possible to ensure no germs are on your skin. It is to the point where you smell your hands to be sure they smell clean even after this process is…
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Lasting Marriage With Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder are not inherently bad or negative people. However, at times they may present behaviors that can be difficult to understand or deal with. This may cause a marriage with bipolar disorder challenging for some. Living day-to-day with bipolar disorder can come with many different challenges. One day an individual may feel…
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Coping With the Stigmas of SUD
Unfortunately, uninformed stigmas of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) are common. Most people do not understand that addiction is a chronic disease, not a moral weakness or compromised willpower. It is caused by significant changes in an individual’s brain structure. This makes it incredibly hard for an individual to stop using drugs and alcohol.…
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder and substance use disorder (SUD) often co-occur. There are several reasons for this occurrence. It is common for a person with a mental health condition to self-treat with certain substances. Thus, this can often lead to addiction. Additionally, SUD can lead to an increased likelihood of an individual developing a mental health condition…
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Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps manage bipolar disorder by improving mood stability, reducing depressive and manic symptoms, and supporting long-term emotional balance through structured, evidence-based treatment.
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Benefits of Group Therapy on Mental Health
There are many reasons why an individual may seek group therapy services. Some may have a difficult time dealing with daily life stressors. Adjusting to changes that life brings, such as medical or mental health problems, may not be easy. Adapting to new environments and confronting life transitions can be difficult. Others may have problems…
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The Dangers of Becoming Comfortable With Depression
For individuals living with depression, it can be common to become strangely comfortable with the condition. This is not to say that the condition is by any means pleasurable. Depression is a clinical mental illness that takes time, patience, and great effort to treat. Because of these qualifications for effective recovery from the condition, many…
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Major Depression and Social Isolation
Living with untreated major depression can cause many adverse psychological effects. Without support from family or friends, this mental health condition can make it especially difficult to function daily. Major depression — also called major depressive disorder (MDD) — can make a person feel lonely. This can be problematic, especially for teens and adults. Social…
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Benefits of EMDR on Mental Illness
Healing from trauma and recovering from distressing life experiences can be challenging to manage alone. Trauma can even lead to mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This can significantly interfere with an individual’s lifestyle and future, especially if left untreated. Many mental health care facilities offer various treatment options for trauma and…
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What Is a Dual Diagnosis?
Individuals with a mental health disorder are particularly vulnerable to developing substance use disorders (SUDs) and vice versa. The presence of both a mental health disorder and SUD is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Prevalence rates for dual diagnoses remain high, affecting nearly half of those with mental illness or SUD.…
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What Are the Risk Factors for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Teens?
Adolescence is a developmental period that begins at the onset of puberty and carries into young adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. This period is a time of immense transition, especially as children begin to reach their teenage years. As so, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. As a parent of a teenager,…
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What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
The National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH) defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as a “common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (”obsessions”) and/or behaviors (“compulsions” that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.” Many people may assume that OCD develops from a dire need to be…
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Challenging the Stigmas Associated With the LGBTQIA Community
In life, it can be difficult to figure out your interests and dislikes. For example, which music is preferred, what groups to be a part of and socialize with, trial and error with sports leagues, and finding the most comfortable yet hip style of clothing to wear. Every individual faces these challenges. However, others may…
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The Benefits of Yoga on Mental Health
Chronic stress associated with mental illness can be detrimental to an individual’s health. Some people find stress relief from a big nap, binge-watching television, or listening to music. These, when used in moderation, are relatively healthy coping mechanisms. However, when used in excess, they become harmful. In unhealthier situations, a person might use substances or…
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How to Help a Loved One With Major Depression
Witnessing a loved one facing challenges with symptoms of major depression alone can be heartbreaking. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of depression and strategies for support.
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Why Mental Health Disorders Co-Occur With Substance Abuse
Why do mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur together? Uncover the link between the two and contact 12 South Recovery for support today.
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