Mental Health

Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as comorbidity, occur when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health issue.

Have you been experiencing signs of hopelessness? Don’t let these feelings take over, there are tangible steps you can take to begin feeling stronger about yourself and your situation.

What is the key to success in therapy? Set goals. Learn why setting and achieving goals with a therapist is beneficial to your mental and emotional health.

Here's why "looking on the bright side" can become damaging to your emotional well-being and harm relationships.

The holiday season poses significant challenges for individuals in substance abuse recovery, with relapse rates potentially spiking by 150%. This article highlights the importance of proactive planning, strong support networks, and self-care to navigate holiday stress effectively. By identifying triggers, setting boundaries, and creating new traditions, individuals can maintain sobriety and transform the holiday season […]

Life got you down? Find out how you can let go of the anger and frustration and gain a more positive outlook on life.

Sometimes the best thing to do is the opposite of what you want to do. Find out how opposite action can help you when your emotions are getting the best of you.

Being healthy is more than just physical fitness, it's about improving your mind too. Here's how to start taking care of your mental health

Those who identify as LGBTQ are more likely than their non-LGBTQ counterparts to struggle with mental health disorders and substance misuse. Learn why and how.

Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. Understanding how and why is critical to safeguarding your recovery. In this article, Mountainside clinician Meg Currie shares mental health tips to help you avoid relapse.

In the battle against COVID-19, health care workers don't just risk their physical health but also their mental well-being.

You hear the same message over and over again: do better, work harder, keep improving, never stop. Whether it’s burning the midnight oil at the office, maintaining a spotless home, making sure you get to every single one of your kids’ soccer games, or creating an image of the perfect life on social media, we […]