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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

drug addictions. *Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. schizophrenia. Substance abuse disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex. How does Mental Health & Mental Illness Intersect? You can have good mental health & still have a mental illness.

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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 12, 2022

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Addiction treatment occurs in two main stages. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. What Is Continuing Care?

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional, or physical imbalance.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

JANUARY 11, 2023

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional or physical imbalance.

Psychotherapy

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.

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The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 6, 2020

https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278.

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CBD in the Treatment of PTSD, Alzheimers, Addiction and Mood Disorders

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JANUARY 23, 2022

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 29, 2022

Don’t get me wrong, I think these facilities treating addictions are important. But I do believe there is a sliver of hope, and for people that suffer from severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, etc…sometimes that is all we need. I just don’t understand why mental health is seemingly less important.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 20, 2021

. ~ More than 60% of people have experienced ACEs ~ It is believed the rate of exposure to ACEs has increased significantly during COVID ~ Not everyone who experiences ACEs will develop traumatic injury ~ Injuries related to ACE trauma include: ~ Borderline and antisocial personality disorder ~ Mood disorders ~ PTSD ~ Addictions ~ Autoimmune issues (..)

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Ever wonder why diagnoses seem to change? It could be becomes of some of these common diagnostic errors Ever wonder why diagnoses seem to change? It could be becomes of some of these common diagnostic errors

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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MARCH 5, 2025

Quick overview of ketamine therapy Ketamine therapy is emerging as a transformative option for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, in some cases, addiction.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well. Jessica Fico, Individuals, Groups & Families concentration My area of study is Individuals, Groups, and Families practice. The system overlooked me and failed me. What do I love most about UConn?

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

Both self-harm and substance misuse are used as coping mechanisms or temporary escapes from negative emotions.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

I currently work part-time for a somatic therapy clinic which has afforded me the opportunity to learn about this niche specialty, piquing my interest in the power of mindfulness specifically around the treatment of PTSD. Christopher Cocchi, Individuals, Groups, and Families concentration.

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Knowing My Human Design Type Helped My Mental Health

Beautiful Voyager

MARCH 15, 2025

She also writes about coping with c-PTSD, PCOS, addiction, and anxiety disorders through mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Beth Rush is the mindfulness editor at Body+Mind. She has 5+ years of experience writing about how to heal trauma through understanding Human Design type.

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