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Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You?

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Partial Hospitalization Program, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

For those facing the ongoing demand to use drugs or alcohol, no amount of willpower will make that addiction go away. Your body has put you in a position of requiring the use of these drugs. That is why you need more advanced care. What is a partial hospitalization program, and will it help you to break free from your addiction?

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3 Common Types of Addiction Counseling

Addiction Support Group, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Working towards lifelong sobriety doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, it is a process that requires support, vulnerability, and an investment of time and energy. When you struggle with addiction or substance use, finding the right treatments to meet your needs and work with your schedule is important.

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What Treatment for Depression Can Look Like

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Approach, Mental Health, Recovery, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness in the United States. Millions of adults will experience a period of depression in any given year. One of the best tools for managing depression is counseling, which is also called talk therapy.

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Common Signs A Loved One Is Experiencing PTSD

Mental Health, PTSD / Dr. Beth Dunlap

People who experience an upsetting event often have nightmares, memories, or flashbacks when exposed to a different traumatic situation. Examples include mass shootings, earthquakes, or a bombing.

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How Isolation Can Impact Alcoholism

Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Isolation can sneak up on a person, making it tough to stay in touch with loved ones, stay active, and maintain a healthy mindset. When times get stressful, we tend to become more worried about our health in general.

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3 Ways Isolation Can Impact Mental Health

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Most people thrive when around others. That increases a person’s ability to interact, share thoughts, and express feelings. It also helps make life a bit more enjoyable. When isolation happens, especially during conditions like a pandemic, that becomes very hard to do. Mental health is impacted, leading to instances of anxiety or depression in some.

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Getting Help For Addiction And Mental Health

Holistic Approach, Mental Health, Triggers / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Dual diagnosis occurs when a mental health disorder and addiction are present. One may cause the other. To improve addiction recovery, mental health disorders need treatment as well and at the same time. This type of addiction treatment program can help restore overall wellbeing, health, and quality of life. At Northern Illinois Recovery, we offer

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5 Signs of Seasonal Depression

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

If you experience unexplained sadness every year, particularly during winter and fall, you could be struggling with a mental health condition. Seasonal depression, also known as a seasonal affective disorder or SAD, happens every year around the same time when the seasons change. So, how can you tell when you or your loved ones have

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How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Many people continue to suffer from a mental health disorder. Yet, most societies across the US and the world continue to neglect issues surrounding mental health. The number of people who can access mental health treatment services is still low. Mental health day seeks to address some of the issues around mental well-being. World mental

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Importance of National Depression Awareness Week

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health / Dr. Beth Dunlap

The first week of May is special for mental health enthusiasts. It is special because the entire week is for creating awareness about depression. Depression is a common mental health disorder. It affects people in their millions, yet most individuals aren't conscious of the issues around depression. Our society still harbors attitudes that promote shame

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