Dual-Diagnosis Addiction
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depression) is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to complete daily tasks. Individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder partake in alcohol or drugs to self-medicate if their symptoms go untreated. Similar to substance abuse, bipolar disorder poses a risk to the …
Stress and Anxiety
Co-occurring disorders are treated alongside of substance use disorders. Mental health is a crucial part in lasting recovery.
Adolescent Mental Illnesses
Mental illness affects teenagers with conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar. Teenagers respond differently to each illness through their behavior by acting out to get attention and/or secluding themselves because of fear of social acceptance or someone misunderstanding them. Of the 1.2 billion people ages 10 to 19, most adolescents are healthy. However, …
Depression and Self-Esteem
Depression is defined as a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. These feelings can affect physical and emotional conditions within a person’s body. Serious symptoms of depression can increase the risk of strokes and heart disease. Some common symptoms of depression that people may experience are: Mood Apathy Anxiety Discontent Hopelessness Mood swings …
