COVID Anxiety in the Wake of Our Nation’s Collective Trauma UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 29, 2020In 2019 staying home due to fears that you might become contaminated with an illness, wearing gloves, sanitizing everything, wearing a mask, and rejecting a handshake would be cause for concern. However, in 2020 these practices have become a daily part of our lives. This pandemic has undoubtedly brought with it many challenges and…
Cultivating Calm: How to Heal from Anxiety with Alisha Phipps UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 22, 2020As we wrap up the last few weeks of October and begin to feel the chill of autumn in the air, we at Promises Behavioral Health want to bring Emotional Wellness Month into focus. Emotional wellness asks us to stop, assess and understand our emotions and those of our loved ones. Emotional wellness and…
Is Your Anxiety Getting Worse? Anxiety Disorders, Culture & Media, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 12, 2020You may find that you want to close yourself off from seeing friends or meeting new people due to anxiety. That you feel the need to say “no” to invitations or have an escape plan in order to make it through the day lately. The more you try to alleviate the feelings of worry or…
What is a Case Manager? Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, News and Research, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 12, 2020As we celebrate Case Manager’s Week and honor the work that case managers dedicate themselves to year-round, we want to stop and really understand: What is a case manager and what do they do? These ‘behind-the-scenes’ heroes play a large role in getting people the help they deserve before, during, and after treatment. Who…
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Many of us are unaware of how our thoughts impact how we feel and how we behave. Many people also do not know that we can cultivate more control over our minds and thoughts, which can support our health and well-being. When we allow our minds to run wild, it will, especially for those in…
COVID-19 and the Link Between Mind and Body Wellness Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big…
Together, We Are Healing UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 1, 2020Together, We Are Healing: How Individual Recovery Impacts Our Communities You may think that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction or even a mental health disorder is a private and personal experience. An experience that should be done in secret, without telling others that you have sought treatment or are currently in therapy because…
National Recovery Month Celebration Events UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneAugust 28, 2020National Recovery Month Celebration Events 2020 has been a year for the history books. Still, that does not mean that our recovery communities can’t celebrate the successes of friends and family in their sobriety journeys. National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the…
What is Polysubstance Abuse? Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 28, 2020Polysubstance abuse accounts for potential increased risk of serious consequences from drug use, including altered mental state, overdose, or death. What is polysubstance abuse? Why is it so dangerous? Promises Behavioral Health recognizes the signs and symptoms of polysubstance addiction and welcomes you or your loved one into an individualized treatment program. What is polysubstance abuse,…
Dangers of Mixing Substances Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 25, 2020Drug users typically start out using one drug. You embrace the escape from the stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief in your life. The next step, according to multiple sources, is to take other drugs. The professional team at Promises Behavioral Health knows the dangers of mixing substances and can help you through recovery. Learn about the…
