Emphasizing Care and Compassion in May Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Month May is celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month, an essential period dedicated to shedding light on mental health issues and destigmatizing mental illness. At Campbell Recovery Services, we understand the critical importance of this month as a time to educate, advocate, and support individuals and […]
Attending a residential treatment center for addiction can be one of the hardest decisions you make, committing fully to the process of recovery. However, this can also offer you the best chance at long-term recovery, as you are able to focus solely on your sobriety without external factors that may derail the process. As an […]
Therapy Can Help Ongoing stress can take a toll not only on your mental and emotional state, but physically as well. Stress is considered a psychological condition, but when this is a chronic state, it can have a negative impact on your entire body. This can include resulting musculoskeletal problems from having your body held […]
Kava is an herbal substance that is made from the ground roots of the Piper methysticum plant. This plant, which is native to the South Pacific, is a member of the pepper family. Kava is legally available in the United States and is sold as a dietary supplement as a sleep aid and muscle relaxant. […]
It can be easy to lose sight of the most important things in life, putting friends, family, and your personal time on a backburner in place of work and money. This can lead to an addiction of its own that can be detrimental to your quality of life and something that you will regret down […]
Covert and overt narcissism are two classifications that fall into the narcissist personality disorder. These share the typical traits found in a narcissist including a lack of empathy, delusions of grandeur for oneself, and the inability to apologize or take responsibility for their actions. Overt narcissism is classified by grandiosity, an inflated ego, and the […]
The Journey to the Oscar Robert Downey Jr.’s recent Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor in “Oppenheimer” marks a significant milestone in a career filled with spectacular achievements and formidable challenges. This victory, three decades after his first nomination, is not merely a recognition of his unparalleled talent but also a testament to his enduring […]
Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the connection between our thoughts and subsequent behavior, making the necessary changes through talking therapy for a more positive outcome. This technique is widely used to treat many mental health conditions, ranging from depression and anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help the patient […]
There are two categories that most approaches to trauma therapy fall into: top-down and bottom-up. The top-down approach is traditional talk-based therapy with a focus on the cognitive parts of the brain. The goal with this top-down approach to processing trauma is to improve your emotional well-being and behavior. A bottom-up approach tends to go […]
Signs of Burnout and How to Manage the Symptoms Through Therapy We have all felt unmotivated, unhappy at work or in our personal life, and just plain lacking in energy at some point in our lives. These are all indicators of burnout. This can be caused by prolonged exposure to stressful situations or just a […]