Stages of Eating Disorder Recovery
Tens of millions of Americans will experience an eating disorder or disordered eating at some point in their lives. Because of the psychological and physical impact that an eating disorder…
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Mental Illness Statistics
The most current mental illness statistics reveal millions of men who have an addiction also have a mental health disorder. However, most men do not realize they have a disorder.…
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What Is Dual Diagnosis?
At Red Oak Recovery, we recognize that drug and alcohol addiction often co-occur with mental health conditions. In fact, research shows that millions of people suffer from both conditions simultaneously.…
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The Relationship Between Depression and Addiction
The link between depression and addiction is strong. Together, they create a vicious cycle that’s extremely difficult to break free from. Understanding the relationship between them shows us why co-occurring…
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3 Signs of Seasonal Depression
If you find yourself getting blue when the seasons change, there are many others in the same boat. Seasonal depression can complicate your recovery if you haven’t developed the tools…
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How Grief and COVID-19 Are Connected
The coronavirus pandemic has created intense situations that lead to trauma. Even if you thought you were healthy, strong, and completely capable of functioning at the highest level before COVID-19,…
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Dangers of Social Media
What are the dangers of social media? There are some that most people talk about, such as children being accessible to risks. You may have your identity stolen. There are…
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Mental Illness and Addiction: Exploring the Connection
More and more experts are seeing a lot of overlap between the conditions. In fact, about 9.2 million people in the United States struggle with mental health and addiction, according…
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Depression and Social Media
Social media can be a great boon to your recovery and help you feel part of an online community. Yet, if you overdo it, your mental health may be negatively…
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Do You Need to Reduce Your Smartphone Use?
When do you know it’s time to reduce your smartphone use? Your smartphone may be causing personal, social, and workplace problems – and females are even more susceptible to smartphone…
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