Mental Health Hotline Articles
What is Hoarding? Understanding the disorder
More than 20% of Americans have a storage unit, and one survey found that 18% of people who have a storage unit live in a four-bedroom home or larger! Americans simply have too much stuff. But when does that tendency to buy more go from a cluttering inconvenience to something
Rebuilding Trust in Recovery
Addiction can make people behave in uncharacteristic ways. They may become secretive, unreliable or withdrawn or even engage in dishonest behavior as a result of their addiction. If you’re a recovering addict, one of the main things on your mind may be how to gain back trust after such actions.
Dealing with Shame in Recovery
Guilt and shame are common emotions felt by people who’ve fallen victim to drug or alcohol addiction. These emotions can damage a person’s self-esteem and make it difficult for them to rebuild damaged relationships and maintain a healthy lifestyle in the long term. However, if properly harnessed, shame can be
How to do a Mental Health Intervention
A mental health intervention involves a meeting between a person struggling with their mental health or substance abuse and that person’s family members and closest friends. The goal of the meeting is for these loved ones to persuade the individual to seek help. Mental health interventions can be effective if
Guilt Weighing on Mental Health
Feeling guilty when you make a mistake is a completely normal and healthy response. Guilt is one of the driving forces behind our desire to improve and grow by helping us recognize we’ve done something we shouldn’t have. However, there’s the potential to carry too much guilt or fall into
Struggling with Abandonment: The Effects on Mental Health
Abandonment issues are common in people who’ve experienced loss or some other traumatic event in their childhood. They can also surface in people who’ve been neglected physically or emotionally. In some cases, a person may feel fear of abandonment but be unable to pinpoint the trigger. Understanding Abandonment Healthy human