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If you have been frequenting meetings two or more times a week, the recent alterations to in-person treatment may have taken a toll on how you maintain your daily and weekly recovery. For many, it is this loss of support that may threaten their recovery. The uncertainty of the...

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There are many different kinds of media that can help you in your life during recovery. These include: movies, music, video games, books, and art. They all have the capability of sharing empowering stories about mental health, mental illness, and how to live your life with such conditions. These...

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Romance and finances are the two primary contributors to emotional pain or hardship. When you enter recovery, it is suggested that you stay out of romantic relationships for at least your first year. Of course, that is not a rule, and nobody is going to know what is best...

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Continuing to seek help and support to maintain your mental wellness is essential in recovery. These avenues for support help keep you motivated and accountable, especially early on in your recovery. Structuring your day to participate in helpful activities also helps keep you on the path to recovery and...

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For many, using any kind of substance is dangerous during recovery. Many seek recovery because of substance abuse, whether it be alcohol or drugs. While on the road to recovery, seeking relief from another substance could create a slippery slope for relapse, and is often discouraged. However, some contend...

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Health and the need for treatment never stops, but amid this time of COVID-19, treatment centers and care facilities are having to find ways to manage outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth patients. Since the pandemic has drastically reshaped the way people receive care in the U.S., many people are hesitant...

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One of the biggest concerns about the consequences of poor mental health is suicide. Unfortunately, suicide has been an issue in this country for a long time and has been linked to many different kinds of mental illnesses, especially depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is due...

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There are a lot of different ways that depression can be treated, but currently, depression cannot be cured. Since depression is prevalent among millions of people, striving to attain better treatment and ultimately a cure should be a priority. However, it is not all bleak. Despite the stigmas and...

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The issues surrounding health and how to receive quality healthcare during this pandemic has proved challenging. While there are many effective alternatives for receiving care, the pandemic has further shown how much more work needs to be done for those struggling from behavioral disorders. If you are a parent...

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Mental illness does not discriminate in who it affects. It does not care who you are, what you look like, or any other characteristics. It just develops in people. Yet the ways in which it affects you can be different depending on who you are. For many, mental illness...

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