A substance use disorder coupled with one or more mental health disorders can cause significant damage to your life. The process of recovery for clients with dual diagnosis has to be medical, educational, and therapeutic in order to take root. At Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, our dual diagnosis treatment center in Georgetown, Ohio successfully treats mental...Read More
Keeping up with your mental health is important. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a chronic mental illness. This is especially true for residents of Ohio, where nearly 20% of the adult population suffers from a type of mental illness. Someone who thinks they may be suffering from a mental...Read More
New studies led by researchers at The Ohio State University suggest that how someone views leisure activities has a lot to do with their mental health. This makes sense, since common methods to cope with anxiety center around allotting time for rest and relaxation. But what if you’re not someone who values time spent on...Read More
For many people, it’s not clear what exactly causes schizophrenia. This is doubly true when discussing drug-induced schizophrenia, which is a common phenomenon that is often misunderstood. Moreover, there is also a good deal of confusion about the differences between drug-induced psychosis vs schizophrenia. That’s why we’re going to give you a complete overview of...Read More
If you are or know someone who struggles with addiction, then you know that substance abuse has far-reaching effects. And this is never more apparent than in cases of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), where an infant is born addicted to opioids it was exposed to in the womb. But a new treatment plan being enacted...Read More
The COVID-19 epidemic has affected nearly every aspect of life, perhaps most especially mental health. As a result, many Ohioans have experienced a depression spike following the lockdowns. During the peak of the pandemic, when quarantines were in full effect, four in 10 adults in the United States reported symptoms of quarantine depression, with Ohio...Read More
In any parent’s life, the birth of a baby is a powerful moment. There are often a lot of emotions—from joy to excitement to nervousness. But in some cases, these emotions go beyond excitement or new parent anxieties. In fact, depression is not an uncommon feeling after giving birth. And when it lingers in an...Read More
The occasional run-in with anxiety is a normal part of everyday life. However, when that anxiety becomes frequent, intense, and starts to interfere with daily activities, it can become especially problematic. This type of persistent worry and fear is what is known as an anxiety disorder. And being aware of mental health conditions like this...Read More
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on mental health. But new evidence shows that young adults, particularly those in Ohio, might be at especially increased risk of developing a mental health issue in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University...Read More
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital gladly works with patients to simplify the confusion in paying for rehab. We accept many different health insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for mental health coverage and whether Medicare or Medicaid is the right option for you. Medicare vs Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid are...Read More
