Depression

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Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Substance Abuse Treatment Helps with Depression

/ By / Addiction, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the footholds in substance abuse treatment. Many addiction treatment specialists use this method to help their patients identify adverse behavioral patterns, and create new ones. It is also effective in treating depression. In fact, according to new research, they may be linked. To learn more about the connection between CBT […]

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Depression Plays a Role in Ability to Overcome Addiction

/ By / Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Can depression play a part in a person’s ability to overcome an addiction? According to this recent Science Daily release, it definitely can. A new study suggests that while depressed smokers want to quit the habit just as much as smokers without a depression problem, depression can actually affect the success the individual can experience

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Childhood Stress Contributes to Depression

/ By / Adolescent Issues, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

When most people think about stress, they usually think of it in adult terms. Stress from work, relationships, and home may all come into play in the lives of adults. However, there is another side to this problem that many people may not take into consideration: the stress of children. Today, children undergo massive amounts

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Why Anti-Depressants Don’t Work for Some

/ By / Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

More than half of people who take antidepressants for depression never get relief. New research from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine finds that this is because the cause of depression has been oversimplified and drugs designed to treat it are aiming at the wrong target. Science Daily reports that a study from the laboratory

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Exercise and Depression

/ By / Addiction, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mood Disorders

Doctors, scientists, and personal trainers have long touted the benefits of exercise on a person’s physical health. Regular fitness activity prevents chronic health conditions, helps maintain a healthy weight, increases energy, and much more. But did you know that exercise also benefits your mental health by reducing depression and anxiety? If you are one of

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Gender Plays a Role in Perception of Depression

/ By / Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Whether you’re a man or a woman, when depression strikes, you may feel lost and confused. Sadly, there is a disconnect between gender and depression perception. In other words, people don’t see depression in women and depression in men the same way. As a result, it may be more difficult for you to get the

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Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them

/ By / Bipolar Disorder Treatment, Borderline Personality, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying Sober, Therapies

Recovery is a life-long journey. Anyone who has embraced lifelong sobriety will tell you that there are times where the road gets particularly rocky. Though you may go through periods of your life when you feel clear-headed and ready to take on the world, sometimes events in life can trigger temptations to return to drinking

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Is My Loved One Struggling with Depression?

/ By / Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Teen Issues

Symptoms can appear slowly over time or develop suddenly. When you have depression, symptoms impact how you think, feel, and act. Depression causes prolonged periods of sadness that don’t get better with time. Depression can occur after experiencing a negative event, like the death of a loved one, but the exact cause isn’t known. If

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Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Depression

/ By / Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

The wide variety of symptoms associated with depression often makes it difficult to identify. Unfortunately, it is critical to notice the subtle signs of depression in your loved one. Then, you can help the person get treatment as soon as possible. To learn about your loved one’s treatment options, contact Promises Behavioral Health. Why Is

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