Navigating substance use recovery with Thriveworks & Eleanor Health by Jason Crosby | Aug 11, 2024 | Alcohol & Drugs, Mental Health Topics, Thriveworks News Holistic treatment of substance use disorder and addiction-related mental health conditions requires personalized treatment at each stage of recovery. While addressing social factors and the client’s overall physical health is essential, a deep understanding of each stage of the recovery process is also paramount for both patients and providers. Together,…
Internet addiction: Definition, symptoms, causes, treatment, and more by Taylor Bennett | May 28, 2020 | Addiction, Media Use, Mental Health Topics Binge-watching Netflix; getting sucked into a YouTube channel about cats or cars; scrolling through Instagram and Facebook; shopping online; engaging in a heated discussion on Reddit; playing Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Fortnite; reading the news; taking personality quizzes; gambling; googling your symptoms; swiping left and right on dating apps. What…
You can aid addiction recovery and benefit your overall mental health by practicing these 5 habits by Kate Adermann | May 31, 2019 | Addiction, Mental Health Topics, Self-Care Incorporating healthy habits into your life can aid addiction recovery and benefit your overall health and wellbeing. In recovery, it is important to both treat addiction and attend to the entirety of your mental health, as those who fail to pay attention to their mental or emotional health are more…
Spirituality is important in addiction recovery—it helps individuals find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment during difficult times by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2019 | Addiction, Mental Health Topics, Religion & Spirituality Spirituality often varies in definition and in practice—however, it’s ultimately about connecting to something greater than ourselves to live a happier life. Doing so can help us cope during difficult times, which means spirituality can prove important to addiction recovery. Those in addiction recovery (and others) can practice spirituality and…