Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Check out this video regarding alcohol and substance abuse with treatment options
3 Covert Addictions that Make Life Difficult
By Joseph Smullen, LCSW-S: As described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), a substance abuse or behavioral addiction involves the problematic pattern of use that results in a constellation of pathological cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms. That is, an individual continues to compulsively overuse a substance or engage in…
Coping Strategies to Support Mental Health during Quarantine and COVID-19
Magdalena R. Hernandez, LPC Anxiety and fear are normal responses to what’s happening in the world right now. However, these anxieties and fears can be overwhelming and may even cause a trauma response. In fact, some professionals have reported that these emotional responses can be categorized ascollective trauma and can also worsen symptoms for those…
5 Tips for Creating Mental Space to Manage COVD-19 Fears
3/17/20 Joseph Smullen, LCSW The unknown related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has created an extreme effort to control a perception of scarce resources resulting in panic shopping and hoarding of goods. To a lesser extreme, a more prevalent experience has been an exasperation of anxiety related to a slowing economy, worries about loved ones, changes in routines and habits, and altered lifestyles.…