Impulse control is the ability to resist the urge to act on a sudden impulse. It is important for managing emotions, making decisions, and behaving in a socially acceptable way. There are a number of things you can do to improve your impulse control: Improving your impulse control takes time and effort. But it is … Read more
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Life can feel terrifying when you or someone you care about begins experiencing things that aren’t real, whether it’s hearing voices, seeing visions, or believing something that doesn’t align with reality. These experiences can isolate you, making it hard to know where to turn for help. Understanding the difference between hallucinations vs. delusions is a
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Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that helps individuals confront and reduce their fear or anxiety responses to specific situations, objects, or thoughts. It is commonly used to treat various anxiety disorders, including phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The core principle behind exposure therapy is that through repeated, … Read more
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Willingness is a key factor in treatment success. It is the willingness to engage in treatment, to follow through with recommendations, and to make changes in your life. There are many reasons why willingness is important in treatment. First, treatment is often difficult and challenging. If you are not willing to engage in treatment, you … Read more
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The cognitive triangle is a model that shows the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people understand how their thoughts affect their feelings and behaviors, and how they can change their thoughts to improve their feelings and behaviors. The cognitive triangle is made up of … Read more
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The stages of grief are a model that describes the emotional stages that people experience when they are grieving a loss. The stages were first proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book On Death and Dying. The five stages of grief are: It is important to note that the stages of grief are not linear. … Read more
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Self-esteem is a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. In other words, it’s how much you appreciate and like yourself. Self-esteem is not the same as self-confidence, which is the belief in your ability to do something. Self-esteem is important because it affects how you think, feel, and act. People with high self-esteem … Read more
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What if changing your daily habits could change your life? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says…
Do you ever feel like your thoughts are running wild, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Living with ADHD and intrusive thoughts is not just about being distracted. It’s about feeling trapped in a constant cycle of chaos and self-doubt. You might ask yourself, Why can’t I control these thoughts? Why does my brain seem to
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Many people make new promises to their health and well-being at the beginning of the year. To emphasize the value of expanding access to treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs), SAMHSA is launching “SUD Treatment Month” in January. This annual observance will be dedicated to spreading awareness about the effectiveness and availability of SUD treatment, giving people hope, and connecting individuals to treatment services and recovery supports that can improve their health and make their lives better.
What Is Substance Use Disorder?
