Mental health and substance use are often linked. People who struggle with anxiety or depression may self-medicate to alleviate symptoms. It is estimated that 34% of the population will suffer from some form of anxiety during their lifetime. That is over a hundred million anxious Americans. Social anxiety disorder is a common form of chronic…
If you feel sad or depressed, you’re not alone. Depression is more common than you might think. Many of those who struggle with depression never seek treatment and might not realize that there are treatment options that could help. Although not all feelings of depression qualify as depressive disorder, subthreshold depressive disorders are prevalent throughout…
Alcohol dementia is a type of brain damage caused by long-term alcohol abuse. Dementia is a broad term that refers to a set of symptoms including memory loss, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol dementia or alcohol abuse, reach out for help today. Symptoms of Alcohol Dementia The…
If you are struggling with feelings of sadness, apathy, or hopelessness, you aren’t alone. Major depressive disorders affect more than three million people in the United States each year. However, depression can be treated, and it’s possible to improve your quality of life. It’s important to know the signs of depression, the correlation between depression…
Most people feel stress during Christmas. Though it is supposed to be a happy time, there is a lot to do and people to see. When you are experiencing intense stress, you’re putting yourself at risk for mental health complications. Stress management can minimize this. At Serenity Light Recovery, we can provide you with the tools…
Seasonal depression, more formally called seasonal affective disorder, is a true type of depression that should not be ignored. It tends to occur when a person feels significant and prolonged sadness. Most often, it occurs during the winter months after the holidays have passed. It can impact the way you see things, feel, and act.…
Anxiety is a very common emotion. In many ways, it is a healthy one, especially when it can help you to be apprehensive about a potentially risky situation. For other people, it can last a long time and not be appropriate for what’s happening. Anxiety in young adults can become debilitating quickly. To overcome these…
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, the goal is to open up the conversation and talk about this very real, debilitating set of conditions. If you are like many people who have them, you may not be as open about them as you may be with another type of ailment. That can prove to be a…
Social media is almost unavoidable in today’s culture. Billions of people are multiple social media platforms, using them as a way to stay in touch with distant friends and stay on top of the news. But excessive social media use can lead to some problems. Could social media be contributing to unhealthy drinking behaviors? Drinking…
Even the best jobs come with their own kind of stress. It could be related to trying to meet a deadline for a project or dealing with an employee leaving unexpectedly. Chronic work stress takes a toll on the mind and body, leaving you at less than your best. You may feel you’re not able to…