Mental Health

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How Mental Health Disorders Contribute to Addiction

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The combination of mental health challenges and substance use can be overwhelming. When these conditions occur together, it’s known as dual diagnosis.  At Wasatch Crest Treatment Services, our experienced addiction therapists have offered support to those with dual diagnoses for nearly a decade. We know the importance of understanding the connection between mental health and addiction. The […]

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How Yoga’s Mind-Body Benefits Can Enhance Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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WHAT IS YOGA? Beginning in ancient India, yoga began as a philosophy for well-being, awareness, and enlightenment over 3,000 years ago. While the modern yoga most commonly practiced in the West focuses on controlled breathing while moving through a series of postures, the original Eastern yogic tradition provides guidance on six additional elements, including life

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Myths About Depression

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Having a mental illness such as depression can contribute to the development of a substance use disorder – drugs or alcohol can be a way for a person to “self-medicate” to take away the pain that the illness can cause. There are different ways to deal with depression, but it can be hard sometimes to get

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Overcoming Substance Use Disorders and Common Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

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Often, individuals experience substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental illness simultaneously. Almost half of the individuals with either mental illness or substance abuse also have the other. Some of the most prevalent mental health conditions that co-occur with SUDs include anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mood disorders such

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The Mental Health Benefits of Finding Your Creative Side

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We all used to do art projects in school, and maybe you decided pretty quickly that art was not your strong suit. Perhaps you never really got beyond drawing stick figures. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable stringing two sentences together, and you know you aren’t brave enough to try sculpting or painting. But no matter

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Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery: 10 Ways To Be Mentally Well This Winter

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When you’re mentally well, you’re less likely to feel the urge to use drugs or alcohol and more likely to embrace life sober. Like your physical health, mental health should be cared for which generally requires intentional focus, work and nurturing. Below, explore ideas for ways to stay mentally well this winter.  1- Create a

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The Dangerous Relationship Between Stress and Addiction

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Stress and addiction are intricately intertwined. Often, individuals engage in substance abuse as a means of coping with stress, which ends up creating more stress in their lives.  Here are four ways stress and addiction are related: 1 – Stress makes the brain vulnerable to addiction. Individuals with more stress in their lives may face

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4 Freedoms to Cherish

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This month, between the cookouts and the fireworks, you may also spend some time thinking about the reasons behind Independence Day and why we celebrate it – it is a celebration of freedom. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t “free” – we are trapped in unhealthy environments, blocked by mistakes of the past, or even tortured

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