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.

The Science Linking Substance Abuse and PTSD in Veterans

Most people don’t need evidence that substance abuse and PTSD in veterans are linked. They can see it with their own eyes: in friends, family members, and squad mates who...

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...

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...

Oxycodone Addiction: Signs and Alternatives for Veterans

If you’re a veteran battling chronic pain and addiction, you may be searching for an alternative. Many...

The Connection Between PTSD and Veterans

Although we tend to think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern disease, it has actually...

Heroin Overdose: Early Signs and Treatment Options

Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid that, when used, causes a rush of euphoric pleasure. Some people use...
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Behavioral Health

News for mental health issues.

Catatonic Schizophrenia: 5 Signs You Have Catatonia

From Springbrook Hospital - The social stigma surrounding schizophrenia prevents many people from talking openly about their experiences. This is especially true when someone...

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 Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like? Signs & Symptoms

From Springbrook Hospital - If you have to make an important decision or are waiting to hear back about a new job, it is...

Christian Recovery

The benefits of a faith-based, Christian substance abuse treatment program are many.

Outpatient Mental Health Services in Florida

From Springbrook Hospital - You’ve decided it’s time to get help for your mental health struggles. Now what? The next step is figuring out...

Does Alcohol Cause Cancer? Here’s the Sobering Truth

Having a drink after work: harmless, right? Drinking alcohol has certainly been normalized in our society. Most people are aware that alcohol use...

5 Mental Health Coping Skills to Use in Addiction Recovery

Recovering from an addiction can present challenges that continue long after recovery begins. While these issues may feel like obstacles, they are also...

Co-Occurring Disorders

And Dual Diagnosis news to help with your recovery and behavioral health

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 alienated, left without any other choices,...

Hiding Drugs in Plain Sight: Could You Recognize Drug Paraphernalia?

Drug use is prevalent in the United States, and thanks to online shopping, drug paraphernalia is easier than ever to purchase. Recognizing drug paraphernalia...

The Difference Between Dependence vs. Addiction

It is important to understand the difference in dependence vs. addiction when looking for addiction treatment. Many times, dependence and addiction co-occur, meaning...

Partial Hospitalization

Partial hospitalization, also known as PHP (partial hospitalization program), is a type of program used to treat mental illness and substance abuse.

What Are Suicidal Ideations? How to Get Help

From Springbrook Hospital - You may be familiar with the topic of suicide, but what are suicidal ideations? Put simply, these are thoughts of...

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day in November

From Springbrook Hospital - Studies show that connecting with others improves feelings of belonging and personal growth. Recovering from the loss of a loved...

Can Holidays Cure Depression? The Impact on Mental Health

From Springbrook Hospital - For many people, the holiday season evokes feelings of warmth, joy, and laughter. They may get to spend time with...
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Best Mental Health and Recovery News

Treatment for Heroin Addiction: Therapy, Medication, & More

Heroin is a dangerous drug to use in any context. What first emerged as a “safe” alternative...

The 5 Stages of Recovery: Everything You Need to Know

When you are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, recovery can seem like an impossible...

Finding a Veteran Rehab Near Me

If you are one of the thousands of veterans around DeLand, Florida who has been impacted by drug or alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other invisible wounds of...

How Do Drugs Affect the Brain?

Drug addiction is on the rise and is fast becoming a part of American culture. Deaths from...

Fake Percocet Is Still in Florida, What Are the Risks?

Opioid medications are frequently prescribed for pain management. And during the opioid epidemic that swept the nation...

How Bath Salt Drug Abuse Leads to Addiction in Florida The effects of bath salts make them both highly desirable and very dangerous.

You have probably heard of the “bath salts” drug, but what is it, really? And what makes...

The Benefits of Residential Rehab in Florida

Throughout the years, our residential rehab staff at Heroes’ Mile has helped countless veterans like you recover...