Self Care

When stress becomes overwhelming, the body responds. Learn about the four different trauma responses and how to explore these behaviors.

At a certain point in recovery, a person may feel distanced enough from addiction that they begin to romanticize past substance abuse habits. Use these tips to avoid relapse.

Dating in early sobriety is not advised. Find out what it takes to develop healthy relationships in recovery.

Learning how to practice self-care can keep you grounded and ease stress. Read about self-care examples from a mental health professional.

We put together a list of 50 things to do when you have urges to drink again so you can put your energy into healthy activities and sober fun.

You don't have to feel powerless when helping an addicted spouse or partner. Learn how you can best support your partner in seeking recovery.

Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.

You don't have to wait until you are stressed to take a breather. With endless benefits, these simple breathing techniques are just what you need to add to your self-care tool kit.

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

After addiction treatment, it's important tofFigure out the recovery diet, meal plan, and strategies that will help your body and mind heal after drug or alcohol rehabilitation.

The anxiety of returning to work in the midst of a pandemic can be overwhelming. Here's how to manage back-to-work stress after working from home.

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.