by Grant Schaefer | Mar 26, 2024 | Clinical Importance, Important things to know, Mental Health, Skills
Introduction The stages of change model, developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in the 1980s, provides a framework for understanding how individuals progress through different stages when making behavioral changes, including overcoming addiction. These...
by Soul Recovery | Mar 21, 2024 | Clinical Importance, Mental Health, Substance Specific
Introduction Substance use and eating disorders are complex conditions that often co-occur, presenting significant challenges for those affected. Understanding the prevalence of this dual diagnosis, as well as the importance of treating both disorders simultaneously,...
by Soul Recovery | Jan 23, 2024 | Important things to know, Mental Health, Youth Treatment
Introduction Embarking on the journey to sobriety is a courageous decision that yields numerous benefits, especially when embraced early in the recovery process. Beyond the immediate cessation of substance use, early recovery provides a foundation for comprehensive...
by Grant Schaefer | Dec 19, 2023 | Clinical Importance, Mental Health
Introduction Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a subtype of major depressive disorder characterized by recurrent depressive episodes that occur seasonally, typically during fall and winter when daylight hours are shorter. This condition is believed to be linked to...
by Grant Schaefer | Oct 23, 2023 | Mental Health
Introduction Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, often referred to as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, represent a significant public health challenge. This complex interaction between mental health and substance misuse presents unique treatment and...
by Grant Schaefer | Oct 5, 2023 | Clinical Importance, Important things to know, Mental Health
Introduction Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It encompasses a range of substance-related problems, including addiction to drugs or alcohol. Addressing SUD requires comprehensive treatment...
