
Why Early Sobriety Can Make You Crave Intimacy
706 words|3.5 min read|Early sobriety often comes with an unexpected intensity. Many people assume that once substances are gone, life will feel calmer. Instead, they notice a strong [...]

Is It Normal to Feel Numb All the Time? Understanding Emotional Shutdown, Burnout and Trauma Responses
1023 words|5.1 min read|Feeling numb is something many people experience, yet few talk about openly. Some describe it as feeling disconnected from themselves. Others say they move through [...]

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Understanding the Approach
525 words|2.6 min read|When it comes to mental health and addiction recovery, the way we think shapes how we feel and behave. Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is [...]

Why Silvermist’s Poconos Location Makes It Ideal for Women Seeking Mental Health Treatment
713 words|3.6 min read|Finding the right mental health treatment center is an important step toward healing and recovery. For women struggling with mental health challenges, location matters — [...]

Dealing With Trauma During the Holiday Season
648 words|3.2 min read|Why are the Holidays a Trigger? With the holiday season upon us, there is an abundance of parties, dinners, gift-giving, and other winter festivities. While [...]

Symptoms of a Silent Anxiety Attack
692 words|3.5 min read|Anxiety attacks are often associated with clear, outward symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating and trembling. However, not all anxiety attack symptoms are so obvious. [...]

How to Stop Manipulating People
555 words|2.8 min read|Often used to control outcomes or influence other people’s actions, manipulation is a behavior pattern that can strain relationships and erode trust. Whether conscious or [...]

The Mom Burnout to Substance Abuse Pipeline
771 words|3.9 min read|While raising young children is celebrated as a time of joy and fulfillment for mothers, this life stage can also be a period of overwhelming [...]

Helpers Need Help: Mental Health and Addiction Among Caregivers
466 words|2.3 min read|It’s easy to assume that the people who support others in need are immune to mental health and addiction issues. However, helpers such as healthcare [...]

Reduce Stress in Your Life in 10 Simple Steps
1236 words|6.2 min read|The burdens of life can be a heavy load. When you feel like you are on a hamster wheel that you can’t seem to get [...]

Long-Term Mental Health Treatment for Female Veterans With MST
539 words|2.7 min read|Military sexual trauma (MST) is as a significant but often hidden crisis impacting female veterans. Because of shame and stigma causing victims to stay silent [...]

Living with a Veteran Partner Who Has PTSD: Guidance and Understanding
579 words|2.9 min read|Living with a veteran partner who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure [...]

Understanding Your Loved One’s PTSD Triggers: The Path to Supportive Care
497 words|2.5 min read|For individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), understanding and support from loved ones is a crucial part of their healing journey. PTSD, a mental [...]

Living with Schizophrenia: 4 Tips to Make It Easier
899 words|4.5 min read|Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that still leaves many mental health professionals confused, curious and ever-studying. It’s a complex disorder that looks a little [...]

The Negative Impact of Social Media on Teenage Development
961 words|4.8 min read|The majority of teenagers nowadays utilize some form of social media. Whether it’s Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, etc., they know the way social media works [...]

Choosing Resolutions to Boost Mental Health
870 words|4.4 min read|Oftentimes, we make resolutions at New Year's which look towards our physical health. But have you ever stopped to consider the benefits of making resolutions [...]
