So you have been doing very well with your exercise routine. For the past six months you have completed a “couch to 5K” program and since then you have implemented 4-5 workouts per week that involve a mix of cardio and strength training. You are on your way and it is getting easier to adapt to your new lifestyle with each passing week. Accept when you don’t because sometimes you won’t, as Dr....

Many Americans deal with some form of chronic pain, whether it be from an illness, persistent migraines, or circumstances that have yet to be determined. Living in pain can feel isolating and overwhelming at times, and it is natural to develop depression as a result. Once you find coping strategies that work for you specifically, you can overcome some elements of depression and feel more in...

Sleep is an important element of depression treatment. This is the time when your brain sorts through all of your thoughts, memories, and emotions from the day so you can begin the following day with a fresh start. In this guide, we provide some simple sleep routine tips that you can apply to your daily life. Put Yourself on a Schedule In order to establish the ‘routine’ element of...

Fear and anxiety are common before group therapy. That fear shouldn’t stop you from pursuing treatment though. Group counseling is incredibly beneficial for people in addiction recovery, depression treatment, anxiety treatment and more. It is something we utilize in our intensive outpatient programs. In this guide, we will help you overcome your worries so you can take full advantage of...

Cost is one of the top concerns for intensive outpatient programs. How can I afford rehab? What is the price of IOP depression treatment? These are just some of the questions you may ask before signing up for a 6+ week program. Mental health and addiction rehabilitation is more affordable than most people realize, especially with the financial programs available today. Let’s take a...

Continued from Part 1: Stages of Addiction Relapse Physical relapse is the last stage in addiction relapse, where a person succumbs to their temptations and uses or drinks again. To ensure that this remains a one-time experience, there are steps you can take after an addiction relapse. Here is a guide for what to do after addiction relapse. Analyze the Relapse When did you first notice signs...

Relapse occurs in roughly half of all addiction treatment programs. This does not mean that the treatment was a failure, nor does it mean that the person is a failure. Addictions take a long time to form, and their effects last a lifetime. The goal of addiction treatment is to control how your body reacts to those effects. In this guide from MHR Memphis, we will look at the stages of addiction...