Mental Health

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.

Have you been feeling a bit down lately? If so, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder. Learn what you can do to combat the symptoms.

Feeling overwhelmed, tired, and tense? Find out how you can say goodbye to stress and hello to relaxation — based on your personality.

Is all the added stress taking a toll on your mental health? Then maybe it's time to step back and let your mind recharge. Here are 5 ways you can start reprioritizing your mental well-being.

Sadness and depression are often thought to be the same. Here’s why this misconception is harmful and how you can distinguish depression from the blues.

Talking to your friends and family about your mental health isn't always easy. Here are some tips to help you have this important conversation and get the support you need.

Like addiction, depression is a disease that can disrupt a person’s quality of life. Learn what you should and shouldn’t do to help a loved one cope with it.

10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during specific times of the year. Learn how to spot signs of SAD and how to combat this disorder.

Once your body is free from heroin, recovery can begin. Learn how your brain starts to heal once you quit using.

Addressing mental health concerns is an important part of addiction treatment. Lisa Westerson, Assistant Clinical Director at Mountainside treatment center, shares common signs of mental illness and what you should do if you recognize these signs.

It is estimated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse that as many as 80 percent of women who are currently seeking treatment for addiction have a history of trauma. This number is only based on women that are seeking treatment, and of those women, those who report it – the number could very easily be higher than 80 percent.