Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 29, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone regardless of class, race, age, or sex. There is no shame in admitting that you or a loved one suffers from addiction. However, it is unreasonable to…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 28, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on overall health, relationships, and a person’s ability to function in the world. In a culture where drinking and eating together are primary social pastimes, it can be especially…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 21, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Finding motivation for addiction recovery can be challenging. Behavioral change is a process that takes time and requires motivation. Grappling with the decision ‘to change or not to change’ alone can lead to spiraling down…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 18, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Sometimes it can be challenging to tell what constitutes normal adolescent behavior and when it’s time to intervene. If you suspect your daughter is struggling with mental health, it is crucial to initiate a non-judgemental…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 15, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Traumatic experiences come in many forms. Some are catastrophic and overtly traumatic. It is not necessary to understand the extent of personal trauma to seek help resolving it in a trauma therapy program. Understanding the…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 12, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Mindfulness is a mental practice that incorporates focusing awareness on the present moment, noticing thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and cultivating the ability to acknowledge them as passing events. Developing a practice of mindfulness is key…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 8, 2022 Updated: January 19, 2022 Cocaine is a powerful drug whose overall impact on mental health is significant yet not well understood. Many people subscribe to the false notion that cocaine is a drug that offers a clean high without…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs read more Published: December 27, 2021 Updated: January 19, 2022 We know more than ever before about the effects of thoughts on behaviors…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs read more Published: December 18, 2021 Updated: December 1, 2021 Cocaine addiction still accounts for a significant percentage of people who seek addiction…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs read more Published: December 14, 2021 Updated: December 1, 2021 Everyone deserves to have access to high-quality mental health care when needed. No…
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