By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 23, 2022 Updated: August 24, 2022 Whether you struggle with addiction, mental health conditions, or both, there are many negative consequences these disorders can have in your life. Medication and therapy are important components of a treatment plan for mental health and addiction, but complementary therapy, like a yoga therapy…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 21, 2022 Updated: August 24, 2022 Anger management therapy has proven to be effective for many people. It can help you learn how to express your feelings in a healthy way, cope with stress more effectively, improve your relationships, and prevent unhealthy behaviors like misusing drugs or alcohol. If you…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 19, 2022 Updated: August 23, 2022 Art therapy has been shown to help people with a wide range of problems, from substance use disorders to anxiety and depression. It has also been indicated to help children with autism and ADHD, as well as adults with trauma or serious brain injuries.…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 16, 2022 Updated: August 23, 2022 If you’re familiar with the benefits of art therapy, you may be asking yourself, what is art therapy, and is art therapy right for me? Maybe you were never very good at drawing, or your artistic abilities are limited to stick figures. The beauty…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 14, 2022 Updated: August 23, 2022 Art therapy for mental health and addiction is a type of treatment that uses the creative process to help people explore, express, and cope with their emotions. Art therapy can be done individually or with a group and often uses traditional materials such as…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 12, 2022 Updated: August 23, 2022 Art therapy is a fun way to reduce stress and improve the quality of life for people struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy for addiction. Incorporating art…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: July 11, 2022 Updated: June 21, 2022 The relationship between schizophrenia and substance abuse is complex. While some people with schizophrenia also struggle with substance use disorder, others do not use drugs or alcohol at all. And of course, many people with substance use disorders do not have schizophrenia or other…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 22, 2022 Updated: May 13, 2022 It may seem romantic in movies and television shows when someone says to the one they love that they cannot live without them and that they are all they have. In reality, though, it is very unhealthy to have an obsession with one person,…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 20, 2022 Updated: May 10, 2022 People often turn to drugs to escape from what’s going on in their life. There is one class of drugs, however, that affects how people perceive their very reality. They’re often referred to as psychedelic drugs for this reason. The combination of hallucinogens and…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 10, 2022 Updated: May 10, 2022 Isolation is often a natural response to depression since it saps your energy and drains your motivation to interact with others. However, tackling isolation is crucial because long-term isolation and depression can adversely affect your physical and mental health. If you show signs of…