Learn about Mental Health and Coping Strategies
Dual diagnosis refers to people that have been diagnosed with a mental illness in addition to a chemical dependency of some kind. A chemical dependency makes treating mental illness more difficult, and likewise having a mental illness makes addiction treatment more complicated. Dual diagnosis treatment is of course more intensive than normal chemical dependency or […]
I once worked at a residential treatment center for boys between the ages of 13 and 30. In this particular treatment center the boys were of varying ages and faced a range of difficulties—from low tolerance thresholds to autism to schizophrenia. We counselors-in-training had weekly training sessions covering the most mandatory of procedures. One of […]
Parenting can cause stress, no matter the age of the child or children. Infants take a lot of round the clock work. Toddlers constantly challenge authority. Young children need to keep busy and active, so they need much attention and opportunities to learn and play. Pre-teens are battling hormones, peer pressure, and parental control. Teens […]
Many people suffer from alcohol and drug related problems. While this epidemic is certainly not showing a significant digression lately, there are alcohal and drug treatment programs to help and assist virtually anyone. Individuals often start getting involved with drugs and alcohol when they reach a point of apathy or depression. Some feel that these […]
