Mental Health Archives - Awakenings Treatment Center

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
What is Toxic Positivity and How Does it Affect Your Recovery?
Let's talk about “toxic positivity” and how it can have a negative impact on your recovery. Being aware of this way of thinking, you can embrace your feelings and...
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Monday, August 17th, 2020
The Dangers of Negative Self-Talk and Tips for Combating It
Self-talk can take on many different forms. It’s the little inner voice that you hear, and it can be good in certain instances. For example, self-talk can motivate you...
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
What Risk Factors are Linked to Higher Rates of Substance Abuse?
So what are the risk factors related to higher rates of substance abuse? What if you would have known your vulnerability to develop an addiction years ago? Would that...
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
Is it Possible to Be Addicted to Dopamine?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates various functions in the body. It plays a big part in motivation and reward. Imagine finding a $50 bill on the ground. The...
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Monday, May 18th, 2020
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in Recovery
When addiction takes over your life, it can quickly lead to self-neglect and poor mental health. This is due to the stress, toxic relationships, poor diet, and lack of...
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Saturday, April 11th, 2020
The Connection Between Stress, Trauma and Autoimmune Diseases
A recent study finds that people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at a higher risk for developing autoimmune diseases. This study supports a growing body of research...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2020
In a Crisis, Our Vital Treatment Goes On
Mental Health Treatment During the Covid-19 Crisis At Awakenings Treatment Center, most of our clients are dealing with mental health issues such as trauma, addiction, eating disorders and chronic...
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
10 Mental Health Treatment Programs at Awakenings
Awakenings Treatment Center is a dual diagnosis rehab in Southern California that specializes in mental health treatment including mental illness and substance abuse. When you choose us for your...
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Monday, February 24th, 2020
Creative Ways to Reduce Stress without Medication
Finding ways to reduce stress without medication is always an issue for people in recovery. Stress is a well-known risk factor in the development of substance use disorders and...
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
How Does Nature Affect Mental Health?
How does nature affect mental health? When clients at Awakenings Treatment Center recover from mental health and substance abuse problems, they find spending time in nature to be incredibly...
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