Alcoholism and Mental Illness: Is There a Connection?
Addiction is complicated. There are many risk factors and components to consider, but none more so than mental illness. According to research from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, around 1 in 5 (20%) of U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. There is a close connection between alcoholism and mental illness for some people. […]
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a well-researched mental health condition. As far back as the Ancient Greeks and Romans, humans have noticed each other experiencing episodes of mania and depression. Between 4% and 5% of American adults will experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the first formal diagnosis […]
Personality Disorders & Drug or Alcohol Addiction
People who deal with drug or alcohol abuse and have a personality disorder can still get help and live healthy, productive lives as long as treatment adequately addresses both conditions. Integrated care that treats both issues simultaneously is key to long-term stability. Personality disorders are not flaws of character or eccentric qualities. These are disorders that prevent […]
What Is Meth Psychosis and How Can You Get Help?
Paranoia, anxiety, hallucinations. Meth psychosis can be terrifying, and anyone who’s gone through it will tell you it’s something you don’t want to experience. However, if you’re abusing meth, there’s a good chance you will experience meth psychosis at some point. Research shows meth psychosis is a problem for many people who use the drug […]
Footprints’ Staci Allan Helps Remove Barriers to Mental Health Treatment
Staci Allan, business development officer at Footprints to Recovery, joined forces with Lake Behavioral Hospital to remove barriers to mental health treatment in Lake County and Southeast Wisconsin. Allan, who has worked in the behavioral health field for over a decade and is a long-time advocate for access to life-saving substance abuse and mental health […]
Can Essential Oils Help in Addiction Recovery?
When you’re in addiction recovery, you know that finding ways to cope and ease your symptoms is important. You may have heard that essential oils can help people relax and reduce feelings of anxiety or depression. If you’re wondering if essential oils can help you during your addiction recovery, read on. What Are Essential Oils? […]
The Struggles Minorities Face When Seeking Help for Mental Health or Addiction, and How Allies Can Help
It’s no secret that seeking help for a mental health condition or addiction is hard. But minority groups face even greater struggles accessing the care they need. Since 1949, the United States has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness
Even though around 8 million adults struggle with PTSD every year, the condition is often undertreated due to lack of awareness and stigma. That’s slowly changing as more people speak out about their struggles with mental illness like PTSD, and health care and public service workers become more informed about the signs of PTSD and […]
How Is COVID-19 Impacting Mental Health?
By now, you are well aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. While most people recognize the negative effects on the economy and society, we’re now beginning to understand how COVID-19 is also impacting the mental health of millions of people around the world. Millions of people worldwide suffer from […]
Disease Of Isolation: Addiction and Covid-19 a Risky Combination
Addiction is a relationship between a person and a substance. Defined as a chronic medical disorder, addiction is the continued use of a substance despite the consequences. When a person has substance use disorder, they are only focused on their relationship with the drug or alcohol. Friends, family, and significant others are no longer […]
