Anxiety can be a crippling mental health concern. Worrying about worrying can stand in the way of people’s personal and professional lives while impacting self-esteem. It’s often a lonely, downward spiral that will continue unabated until that person decides to do something about it. If you’re worried that a loved one may be struggling, keep…
Every person on the planet gets anxious sometimes. From an evolutionary perspective, a certain amount of anxiety helps keep us alive. However, excessive, persistent, irrational nervousness about everyday situations is a dominant force in nearly every aspect of their lives for people with anxiety disorders. Types of anxiety disorders include the following: Generalized anxiety disorder…
A mental health disorder is one of the many factors that can contribute to the development of an addiction. At the same time, addiction can worsen or initiate certain mental health issues. This list of psychological disorders highlights some of the most common concerns that co-occur with addiction. Dual diagnosis treatment can address both issues…
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a way to help people struggling with a broad range of mental health and emotional concerns. Psychotherapy can help people manage troubling symptoms and improve their quality of life. Over time, therapy can improve well-being, self-awareness, and communication skills. If you are struggling with your mental health and…
People who struggle with mental health concerns are often more susceptible to becoming dependent on harmful psychoactive chemicals because drugs that alleviate pain, anxiety, depression, and exhaustion are easy to misuse. While some people who use drugs and alcohol don’t lose control of their lives, many of us do. If the drugs you use to…
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. More than 100 countries participate in World Mental Health Day by sharing information about mental health and advocating for people to seek mental health treatment. However, supporting people in need of mental health treatment is an ongoing discussion that requires care and compassion. Crestview…
Chemical dependence and mental health concerns are interwoven. Sometimes medications that relieve symptoms of a mental health issue affect cognition, motivation, and functionality. Crestview’s treatment program for people with co-occurring disorders offers hope, adventure, and the chance to start fresh. Whether you developed a mental health concern before or after you become chemically dependent, the…
For many people, winter is the perfect situation for developing anxiety and depression. The sun is not out as much. Isolation is more common. The coronavirus is still taking lives. This, coupled with addiction recovery, may make it hard for you to avoid relapse. Our mental health treatment center at Crestview Recovery in Portland can…
Mental illness is something that affects people everywhere. No age, race, religion, gender, or socioeconomic status is immune. While you can’t always tell which types of mental health disorders Portland, Oregon residents deal with most, it is helpful to learn about the types of mental illness and mental health treatments that exist. What Is Mental…
Social media makes it easy to see other people who don’t appear to have consequences for their alcohol and drug use. However, getting control of your life is an extremely rewarding process. Even though people can really enjoy social media, sometimes it can cause anxiety problems and encourage destructive behavior. These problems can come from…