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Utilizing DBT for Depression

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed as an offshoot of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the purpose of addressing and treating borderline personality disorder. Over time, clinicians and researchers began to realize the efficacy of this form of therapy for other mental health disorders. DBT is effective in the treatment of disorders ranging from anxiety to substance abuse. It's often possible to treat depression with very positive results. Therefore, if…

Melissa BeitlerJune 19, 2023

Anxiety Depression Mental Health

How to Stop Self Harm

Children are born into an unfamiliar world. Their parents hope they feel safe and loved, and will always have access to comfort and protection when needed. But no matter how much parents want to protect their children from setbacks, hardships, pain, and heartbreak, they can’t. By the time children reach adolescence, the challenges and stressors they face in the modern world are manifold. Some teens turn to self-harming behaviors for…

Melissa BeitlerApril 5, 2023

Anxiety Depression Mental Health Teen Addiction Therapy

The Importance of Recognizing Self Harm

Humans and animals instinctively protect themselves from harm because survival is hardwired into the DNA of all sentient beings. But psychological harm or illness can interfere with what one might assume to be a given. Nearly one-fifth of all people will self-harm at some point in their lifetimes. Most who do so are teenagers. Self-harm is a disorder that goes by two names. It is known as deliberate self-harm (DSH)…

Melissa BeitlerDecember 26, 2022

Anxiety Depression Mental Health

Signs of Self-Harm in Teens

Self-harm, also known as non-suicidal self-injury, or NSSI, is a compulsive behavior usually in response to depression, anxiety, and/or extreme stress. Teens are the most common sufferers of this mental health disorder, with more than one in 10 teens engaging in at least one act of self-harm. NSSI often co-occurs with other mental health disorders. For instance, self-harm and depression are commonly diagnosed together, as are self-harm and anxiety or…

Melissa BeitlerNovember 16, 2022

Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

Getting Help For Addiction And Mental Health

In the past, there was a significant stigma that surrounded mental health issues. Now, this stigma has started to fade. This has given rise to numerous resources for serious conditions that previously did not have many options. That has also led to the increase in dual diagnosis treatment facilities. A dual diagnosis facility is a place that is designed to help people who suffer from both mental health issues and…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 1, 2021

Addiction Treatment Programs Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

How Does Dual Diagnosis Treatment Work?

If you or someone you know is looking for help with mental health and addiction recovery, then you may be interested in a dual diagnosis program. At Naaman, we are proud to provide people with access to this specific program. At the same time, we also want to ensure that we provided you with the right treatment for your particular needs. Therefore, learn more about a dual diagnosis program, how…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 12, 2021

Addiction Treatment Programs Mental Health Therapy

What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

If you are looking for assistance with mental health issues, plenty of people find themselves in the same situation. One of the treatment options that you may have heard about is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is the foundation of numerous treatment regimens for substance abuse, addiction, other mental health issues, and even marital problems. CBT can also effectively treat eating disorders. On the other hand, if you are…

Melissa BeitlerFebruary 3, 2021

Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment Programs Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

4 Signs of Self-Medication in a Loved One

Do you worry that your loved one may experiment with self-medication? Generally, this is the act of taking a chemical substance or prescription medication without a doctor's direct order. If you've ever taken a friend's tranquilizer to calm yourself before a big meeting, you've self-medicated. Likewise, if you've ever watched a friend try to drink away a memory, you've witnessed the act of self-medication. Using any chemical substance to make…

Melissa BeitlerDecember 3, 2020