People struggling with high-functioning depression may sometimes self-medicate and develop a substance use disorder (SUD), or develop another co-occurring mental health issue. Interestingly, this type of depression is not even listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Therefore, it can be difficult for people like this to…
People struggling with bipolar disorder may not realize that their symptoms are disrupting their relationships, responsibilities, and routines — as well as the lives of their loved ones. If you or someone you love is displaying worrisome mental health symptoms, you should consider going to a health care center to get assessed and possibly diagnosed.…
Due to the lack of sunlight and increased indoor time during the winter months, some individuals can develop depressive symptoms as a result. Learn how to prevent these feelings and why knowing about SAD is important in recovery.
Mental health disorders often go hand-in-hand with addiction as they often instigate the other. For this reason, it is essential for a mental illness to be diagnosed and treated to fully heal and recovery from substance abuse. Read more about Shannon and her experience with mental health and addiction.
Bipolar-disorder is a mental health condition affecting around 2.6% of the adult U.S. population. This type of disorder is more common within individuals with substance use disorders. To effectively treat both of these co-occurring disorder requires a tailored treatment approach. Learn more about the connection of bi-polar disorders and addiction.
Depression can be the product of addiction or addiction can be the coping mechanism for depression: either way depression is very common with substance use disorders. Often times treating the depressive disorder through mental health treatment can be enough to fight addiction. Coalition Recovery is a Dual-Diagnosis facility meaning we can help treat both addiction…
Depression is weird. It is a disease but due to its historical stigma, talking about it can be a little tricky. Depression awareness and knowledge has become better as of recently, but unfortunately, it is still widely misunderstood. This can make it hard to talk about the topic with family or friends. People can feel…
So you did it! You took action over your life and made the decision to get sober. You feel healthier, clear-headed, all around just plain better. Not only does it feel good to be sober, but you feel better about yourself for staying sober. Then, all of a sudden you have one of those days…