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The Link Between Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Gateway Foundation

We recognize that mental health and substance use are intricately linked, often forming a vicious cycle. In 2023, 44% of adults with an SUD also had a mental health disorder of some kind. Anxiety Disorders: Those with some sort of anxiety disorder are 2-3 times more likely to struggle with SUDs.

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

Bipolar Bandit

Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . You can have both good or bad mental health. . What is Mental Illness?

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Finding the Right Words

My Brains Not Broken

When I was first dealing with anxiety and depression, my mental health vocabulary was limited. The way I talk about my mental health now is so different than it was when I was younger. I wanted to find synonyms for the term trigger , which I’ve found myself using a lot in regards to my anxiety.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. What PTSD Looks Like. Avoidance Symptoms. Arousal and Reactivity Symptoms.

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Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Treatment

University of Connecticut

10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors summarize the clinical evidence behind psychedelics for mental health disorders. Describe the pooled impact of psychedelics on mental health disorders and the strength of evidence for benefit. Michael White, Pharm.D., CECs Registration Fee: $37.50

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

Bipolar Bandit

She cites many doctors including Chris Palmer,MD who has written a book called Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health–And Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Ocd, Ptsd, and More.

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. The only ones I could find that took my insurance was a drug and alcohol rehab, that also treated secondary mental health issues. This is a problem.