Emotional regulation is the ability to shape and temper responses according to the level of stress, change, relationships, and daily demands placed on one’s life. Sensory integration therapy has the potential to be a very effective and life-changing treatment for those individuals who feel easily overwhelmed emotionally, incredibly sensitive, or have a hard time processing […]

What Exactly Is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis refers to a mental health problem and a substance use disorder that exists concurrently. This condition has also gained popularity as the term co-occurring disorders. Recent statistics show that an average of 18 percent of the addiction treatment programs, as well as only 9 percent of mental health […]

Individuals facing a substance use disorder must choose: inpatient residential care and outpatient substance abuse treatment. This choice can be overwhelming. Many believe a 24/7 facility is the only path to lasting sobriety. Inpatient rehab has clear benefits, particularly for severe addictions. However, the effectiveness of comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment is underestimated. Recent data […]

Given the modern-day stress, trauma, and addiction, the quickest way to find healing is the type of therapy we need. It is important to note that traditional therapy has always been the foundation of mental health and addiction treatment, but sensory integration treatment is a more revolutionary, holistic therapy aimed at helping the mind and body reconnect. […]

What Exactly Are Recreational Therapy Programs? Recreational therapy programs are a systematic intervention modality involving the use of fun activities to enhance health and well-being at large. Activities include art and music therapy, outdoor activities, and team sports. These are linked to quantifiable treatment goals such as decreasing anxiety levels, developing social skills, or enhancing […]

Have you ever thought about why so many people today are depressed and anxious?  The World Health Organisation says that about 4.4% of the world’s population has an anxiety disorder, and 5% of adults are depressed. These conditions continue to rise as modern stress, uncertainty, and social pressures take a toll on mental health. More […]

Does your teen have trouble with strong feelings, mood swings, or risky behaviour?  You are not the only one.  The U.S. says, Health Resources and Services Administration, over 20% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 are dealing with a diagnosed mental or behavioural health condition, including 16.1% with anxiety and 8.4% with depression (HRSA Report […]

Over the past several years, families and communities throughout the US have been ravaged by the opioid crisis. The path to recovery from opioid use disorder is a long, painful road that many people will find themselves resistant to travelling down, minimum though there is hope in the form of clinically proven addiction treatments, such as Methadone […]