Mental Health Blogs to Help You Achieve Wellness
Mental health is at the heart of our blog, a welcoming space dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the human experience while sharing valuable insights that promote understanding and healing. Embark on this journey with us as we offer resources, personal narratives, and expert guidance to empower individuals navigating their mental health paths and foster a nurturing community.
alcohol abuse
Military Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect
For military veterans and active duty members, seeking help for issues like addiction isn’t always easy. However, too many veterans suffer from physical and mental health consequences when they do...
crisis
5 Steps to Building a Life-Saving Suicide Prevention Plan
Unfortunately, individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. This type of safety plan serves as a guide...
addiction recovery
How Can Residential Rehab Help Me?
From Springbrook Hospital -As many as one in five adults in the United States struggle with a mental...
Addiction Help for Veterans
How Long Does Withdrawal Last from Drugs and Alcohol?
Fears of withdrawal from drugs and alcohol are a major barrier to quitting substance abuse. One of...
crisis care
Thoughts of Suicide: 5 Steps to Stop Them
Thoughts of suicide can strike suddenly or build up over time. Those who have them often feel...
Narcan kit
How to Get a Narcan Kit in Orlando, Florida
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has swept through states like Florida and left behind almost 70...
Behavioral Health
News for mental health issues.
The Cost of Addiction: The Financial Impact of Long-Term Drug Use
“Addiction treatment is too expensive.” If you added up the cost of maintaining a drug addiction, what does it cost you? What is...
Heroin Addiction Treatment: Florida’s Opioid Crisis Plan
Florida is in the midst of a heroin crisis, with the epidemic showing no sign of stopping. While state efforts are underway to...
What Is the Baker Act?
Springbrook Hospital is a Baker Act-receiving facility in Hernando County, Florida. But what is the Baker Act? If you’re unsure, we’ll address any...
Christian Recovery
The benefits of a faith-based, Christian substance abuse treatment program are many.
Addiction Recovery Steps: The Path to Lifelong Sobriety
Addiction recovery isn’t an easy process. Although the concept is simple—no longer using drugs or alcohol—the path to get there is often fraught...
20 Veteran Quotes to Uplift Veterans
For civilians, it can be easy to forget the sacrifices that veterans make. And for veterans, it may feel like the world does...
Cocaine Overdose Symptoms: Protecting At-Risk Veterans
Cocaine overdoses are on the rise in Florida. In fact, research shows that one in five fatal overdoses are related to cocaine use....
Co-Occurring Disorders
And Dual Diagnosis news to help with your recovery and behavioral health
Ketamine Addiction: What It Is and How to Get Help
Ketamine, or “Special K,” as it is known on the street, is a commonly abused party drug or “club drug” in the United...
How to Stop Rumination in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is let things go. But for veterans dealing with rumination, they find themselves stuck in patterns...
Should I Avoid Rehab During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for millions of Americans, and Floridians have been especially hard-hit. As businesses close, more and more...
Partial Hospitalization
Partial hospitalization, also known as PHP (partial hospitalization program), is a type of program used to treat mental illness and substance abuse.
Crisis Stabilization Services For Adults
From Springbrook Hospital -Every day, thousands of people battle mental illness. Sometimes, however, the fight for control of one’s life strikes with such...
Does Alcohol Help Anxiety? The Risks of Using Alcohol to Cope
From Springbrook Hospital -If you’re asking, “Does alcohol help anxiety?” you may be searching for a way to handle burdensome anxiety symptoms. Whether it’s...
Do You Need Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
You aren’t alone if you’re struggling with a mental illness. You aren’t alone if you think you need professional help either. One in...
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addiction
How Addictive Are Painkillers?
Pain is a universal experience, but some deal with it more often than others. Every year in...
counseling
Family Therapy for Veteran
For veterans struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders, one of the most beneficial parts of...
alcohol rehab
How Can Art Relax Your Mind?
Some things are simply too difficult to put into words. Speaking about experiences may be challenging, if not outright unpleasant, for many Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Therapists at the best...
black tar heroin
Track Marks & Other Signs of IV Drug Use
If you suspect that a loved one has started using intravenous (IV) drugs, then you’ll want to...
alcohol addiction
Complex PTSD: Symptoms and Treatments for Veterans
As a veteran, you are probably familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But what exactly is complex...
alcohol abuse
7 Effects of Alcohol on the Skin That You Didn’t Know
It’s not a secret that alcohol isn’t good for you. But did you know that there can...
alcohol abuse
Why PHP for Drug and Alcohol Rehab? Partial hospitalization
Between inpatient care, outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP), finding the right level of care for...