COVID-19 Impact on Depression This Season Depression, Mental HealthBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 19, 2020COVID-19 has left us feeling exhausted and isolated, giving way to depression and anxiety breaking records this year. As the holidays approach and we hit the 10-month mark of living in a global pandemic, many feel the collective dread this season will bring. Whether you battle depression all year long or only during the winter…
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…
Signs of Stress Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 10, 2020Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some adults experience stress in ways that sometimes leads to ‘bad’ stress, rather than the typical ‘good’ stress. What are the signs of stress when combined with substance use disorders? The experienced professionals at Promises Behavioral Health understand the physical and emotional impact of stress on adults.…
Stress and Addiction Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 7, 2020Stress is a known factor in the risk of both addiction and relapse. The link between stress and addiction has been the subject of many studies. Stress is not easy for some people to handle in a healthy way. Promises Behavioral Health professionals recognize how stress potentially contributes to your addiction. Discover how to cope…
Side Effects of Meth Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Methamphetamine, or meth, stimulates your central nervous system. Whether it’s called crystal meth, meth, ice, blue, or any other street term, methamphetamine has powerful effects on your brain and body. It can cause short-term and long-term side effects. Meth can cause physical dependence and addiction. If you want to stop using meth, a men’s and…
Types of Mental Illness Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020With so many possible types of mental illness, knowing when you or someone you love suffer one of these conditions is difficult. You need a doctor’s help in determining your mental health status, particularly if you also suffer a dual diagnosis of addiction. Whether you suffer one of the many types of mental illness or…
How To Promote Good Mental Health Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Everyone knows the importance of good mental health, but how do you achieve it? Whether you’re born with a predisposition to a mental health disorder or acquire it as a result of substance abuse, can you achieve good mental health anyway? Wondering how to promote good mental health? Promises Behavioral Health can help. Here are…
