Learning that a family member or friend is hurting themselves can be a startling discovery, and you might not know what to do next. Should you confront the situation? Should you get outside help? Are you overacting? Here are some common reasons people self-harm and a guide on how to help them. If someone you...Read More
When battling addiction, it can seem like the road to recovery is blocked at every step. While getting and staying sober is no easy feat, seeking support can help you tear down the barriers that line your path. Here are common barriers that can get in the way of your addiction recovery and how our...Read More
Grief and loss can uproot your life, making every day feel hopeless and bleak. In some people, grief can persist or act as a trigger for the onset of mental illness. Here’s a look at the grieving process, types of grief, and mental health challenges that may come. Are you fighting depression after the loss...Read More
If you’ve never been in a mental hospital before, you might be afraid that it’s the stuff of movies. You may wonder if they’re a safe place to receive mental health treatment. In this blog, we’ll show you how beautiful, accommodating, and welcoming a mental hospital can be and why self-admission can be beneficial. Are...Read More
Getting diagnosed with a mental illness is only the start of the journey. Learning how to cope with a mental illness involves learning practical life skills that can help with your relationships, work, social skills, interpersonal skills, and everyday tasks. Here’s an overview of life skills training and how it helps adults with chronic mental...Read More
Alcohol or drug detox at home can seem like a good idea at first. Unfortunately, there are many dangers of detoxing from alcohol at home or going through the distress of at-home detox from drugs. In both cases, cold turkey detox at home tends to be extremely ineffective and even dangerous. Being in a top-rated...Read More
Choosing between going to detox, rehab, or both can make all the difference in your recovery. Many people believe that they only need to attend one, even though addiction treatment centers usually suggest that people attend both. Knowing the benefits of detox, rehab, and other types of addiction treatment and how they work together can...Read More
When you’re ready to quit using opiates, the idea of opiate detox can feel daunting. This is often because of fear of withdrawals which will occur if your body is accustomed to opioid use, and they are stopped suddenly. However, it is important to remember that withdrawals are temporary, and recovery can last forever. Knowing...Read More
Some mental health conditions run in families, which has long been known. Research based on family, adoption, and twin studies has contributed significantly to treatment offered by an Ohio mental hospital. If one identical twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has a 50% risk of having the condition as well. Researchers are looking at the...Read More
People with mental illnesses, such as depression, use drugs and alcohol at a greater rate than the general population, necessitating dual diagnosis treatment centers in Ohio. While the exact figure is unknown, it is believed that one to two-thirds of people seeking specialized mental health care also have a drug abuse problem. To deal with...Read More
