Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Twenty percent of American adults struggle with a mental health disorder. Millions of adults will experience some kind of mental disorder within the course of a year. Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly occurring mental health disorders, with or without addiction and alcoholism. Yet mental health commonly goes untreated, or not considered important

When we are in recovery from years of drug and alcohol addiction, our bodies as well as our minds are prone to exhaustion. It can take two full years for the brain and body to be considered “in remission” from the effects of addiction. Sleep is important to get as much as possible as often

Nature is all around us in some way, shape, or form. Mindfulness is a perfect practice for spending time in nature, which has been proven to enhance feelings of wellness. Take Time For Appreciation When we get excited or are running on a schedule, we have a natural tendency to just go. Feeling frantic and

Why do we do drugs? What entices us to consume potentially dangerous substances in increasingly dangerous ways? Active in our addictions, we lose sight of the “why” of addiction. Why did we seek them in the first place? Why did we continue to use them despite ongoing negative consequences? Developing life skills in recovery includes