Key Takeaways #1: Depression doesn’t wait for a convenient time, and most people who need more support delay getting it because they assume treatment means missing work or falling behind in school, not because they don’t think they need help. #2: Depression is common among the exact people who feel like they can’t afford to […]
Key Takeaways #1: Needing more than weekly therapy isn’t a sign you’ve failed at treatment. It’s often a sign your depression has outgrown the level of support you’re currently getting, and that’s a solvable problem, not a personal one. #2: There are specific, recognizable signs that once-a-week sessions may not be matching your depression anymore, […]
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans about addiction treatment and mental health services and how they can help people with mental health issues or substance use disorder (SUD) live healthy and rewarding lives. Hosted by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Recovery Month fights the stigma of addiction […]
Navigating life after treatment presents special challenges and opportunities. The Blanchard Institute’s alumni program is designed to ensure you have the continuous support and resources needed to meet these challenges head-on. The valued members of our alumni community embody the spirit of “change agents”—someone who doesn’t just transform their own life but also profoundly impact […]
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans about addiction treatment and mental health services and how they can help people with mental health issues or substance use disorder (SUD) live healthy and rewarding lives. Hosted by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Recovery Month celebrates the courageous efforts made […]
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a global campaign to end drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. You are enough. You matter. Your life is worth fighting for. Suicide is a leading cause of death […]
Pervasive feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety can result from traumatic experiences—with long-lasting consequences. “The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating,” wrote psychologist Peter Levine in Healing Trauma. “It can affect our habits and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making.” Trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions are known to […]
The famous five stages of the grief process were first introduced by Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in the late 1960s. In order to deal with painful loss—especially the sudden loss of a loved one—people experience the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance. Although not all grief involves trauma, and not all trauma […]
Substance abuse in the workplace is a growing concern, particularly as it impacts productivity, employee health, and overall workplace safety. In Charlotte, employers are increasingly adopting proactive strategies to address this issue and support their employees’ well-being. From implementing drug-free workplace policies to offering Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), businesses are taking steps to foster a […]
