The complex relationship between substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health conditions is a critical concern in American health care. Often referred to as co-occurring disorders, the simultaneous presence of these conditions can severely impact an individual’s quality of life and create a variety of challenges for treatment. Learning more about the connection between substance…
In today’s world, social anxiety is increasingly common. Many people living with social anxiety aren’t aware there are treatment programs to help them identify triggers and cope in social situations. A social anxiety treatment plan with a qualified therapist can help people overcome their social anxiety and thrive. If you or someone in your life…
One thing that has become clear over the years is that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment approach for recovering from substance use. Two popular forms of therapy often used in treatment centers and outpatient programs are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Let’s look at CBT vs. DBT and their role in substance…
As debilitating as depression is, it can impact every part of a person’s life. Relationships falter and day-to-day tasks become difficult. A depression treatment center offers support to those dealing with this diagnosis. At Virtues Behavioral Health, we are here to help you find affordable, accessible treatment. Our mental health treatment center may be more…
For millions of people, mental health disorders are a daily battle. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol seems to be the only way to minimize their symptoms. When a person has both conditions – mental health disorders and substance use disorders – it’s called a co-occurring disorder. Treating both of these conditions at…
Depression affects your mental health as well as your physical health. The symptoms of depression can have a negative impact on motivation and happiness, and the negative thoughts and moods can fuel self-medication with drugs and alcohol that can turn into an addiction. The reality of depression reveals the importance of a depression treatment program for…
The signs of depression can be subtle or very obvious, depending on the person and the factors surrounding their mental health. Additionally, some people struggle with depression more than others, because they have a more severe form of it, or it’s more persistent or chronic. It’s normal to feel depressed or sad sometimes, but if…
Most people feel anxious from time to time. It is natural to feel that way if you are in a difficult or uncomfortable situation. However, feeling stressed or worried almost every day could be one of the signs of anxiety disorder and it might be best to seek an anxiety treatment program in TN. Are…