Tag Archives: Mental Health
How CBT Aids Addiction Treatment (Part 1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) utilizes a structured number of sessions with a mental health counselor to identify negative thought patterns that influence decision-making. CBT is widely used in conjunction with addiction treatment due to its positive effects. Here are a few ways CBT can help enhance the efficacy of addiction treatment: a. CBT helps develop … Continue reading
Simple Ways to Combat Alcohol Abuse
Overcoming alcoholism may not be an easy road, especially for those who have grown to be dependent on it. Gathering the courage to quit drinking in the midst of being dependent on it also hard, but it is not impossible. Family counseling might help but in addition, here are some easy steps to start detaching your life … Continue reading
Understanding Chemical Dependency
Cognitive behavioral therapy exercises encompass a holistic approach to understand mental health that can be traced back to the child’s history. As a parent, you look after the welfare of your child. However, your child might exhibit certain behaviors or do things that potentially damages their well-being. This specifically hurts the parent who only wants … Continue reading
How to Prevent a Teen from Suffering from Drug Abuse
Teens are easily tempted to try out drugs. As parents, it is heartbreaking to see your child suffer from mental health disorders caused by drug abuse. Seeing your teen undergo treatment for mental health disorders when they originally shouldn’t have to can be harrowing for parents. Why Do Teens Use or Abuse Drugs? Various factors … Continue reading