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Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Ky’ra Myers ,Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director Ky’ra Myers ,Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director read more Published: February 11, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Children are resilient, it’s true. However, they are also…

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The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction for Teens

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: February 7, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 For most people, the connection between mental health and addiction for teens is…

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Finding Motivation for Addiction Recovery

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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How Cocaine Affects Your Mental Health

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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Negative Thinking and Addiction Recovery

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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Mental Health Treatment Near Dallas, TX

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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Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 21, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2021 Battling mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder is complex. There is no one way to resolve all of the issues present. For many people, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program (CBT) may provide one…

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What to Expect in Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 30, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 Some people with addiction also have a mental health disorder. This may include conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety, or debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder. When a person has both conditions, it’s called a…

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Intensive Outpatient Program for Addiction Near Me

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 19, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 “Where can I find an intensive outpatient program near me that can help me?” Questions like this happen often. Many people want to embrace drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Yet, they don’t want to or…