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…
The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the economy leaves many people feeling afraid or depressed. But, how can you tell if you have normal fear or an anxiety disorder? While fears during such uncertain times are normal, if your feelings interfere with being able to function in your life, you may…
Nurturing and finding self-love is vitally important during addiction recovery. Because addiction can leave you with feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, this is especially true. Moreover, self-love can boost your motivation changing your life for the better. Choosing to love yourself in recovery can be an incredibly hard choice—even a courageous one. But…
Here at Serenity Light, we make use of service dogs as part of our comprehensive approach to treating addiction. Service dogs can offer a wide variety of benefits to clients who are healing from their addictions. Thus, animal assisted therapy is one of the most effective and popular forms of therapy we offer. Therapeutic Service…
Millions of people living in the United States receive some form of mental diagnosis each year. It is essential to emphasize how widespread mental illness is among the population. The more an average person understand how common mental disorders are, the better chance we have of getting a better understanding of their impacts. Fact-based numbers…
A dual diagnosis is given when there is more than one main issue that’s getting in the way of your health. For example, someone who has an alcohol addiction and depression may receive a dual diagnosis. The same is true for someone who’s suffering with anxiety, and has become addicted to the medication they were…
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health disorders. While everyone worries from time to time, anxiety disorders are different. These common mental health disorders cause anxiety that interferes with daily functioning. If you think that you may have an anxiety disorder, it’s key that you seek help from a mental health professional.…
June 27 is national PTSD Awareness Day. It’s a common misconception that this condition primarily affects veterans. In reality, it can happen to anyone who experienced or saw a traumatic event. Here’s why this day is so important. Your Mind Determines Your Trauma Threshold One of the tenets of national PTSD Awareness Day is the…