An eating disorder is a mental health condition that requires treatment. It can create many health problems the longer it occurs. If you are seeking eating disorder treatment and nutrition programs, our team at Women’s Recovery can help you. There are several different types of eating disorders. The three most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia…
Mental health focuses on social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Typically, it affects how people feel or think and their general state. Mental health is essential for every stage of our lives. Thus, you must ensure that you engage in practices that help stabilize mental health. These practices include discussing your feelings and making simple changes…
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of America’s most common mental health conditions. Roughly four in every five cases occur in American children. However, adults may also be affected. ADHD is a complex disorder. Not everyone has the same symptoms or experiences its effects in the same way. Fortunately, an ADHD treatment program can help…
Nobody wants to experience trauma but it is a sad reality that many people go through some form of trauma in their lives. Whether it is a one-time event or something that happens over a period of time, trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. And while some people…
Body image issues are relatively common among America’s teens and adults. These issues can affect boys and men. However, they’re often more prominent in girls and women. Unfortunately, body image issues sometimes contribute to a severe and damaging disordered eating pattern. If you’re affected by such a pattern, eating disorder treatment can help you recover.…
Roughly one-quarter of all women in the U.S. will experience diagnosable mental health issues annually. A smaller but significant percentage of men are also affected. However, mental health problems in women are not always the same as those in men. And when they are the same, they often produce different symptoms. A mental health treatment…
Alcohol and depression are often linked. Depression may cause a person to drink more alcohol, and drinking alcohol can make a person’s depression worse. Alcohol may also make it more challenging to recover from depression. Alcohol and depression have a symbiotic relationship, as they feed off of each other. A person who abuses alcohol may…
Doctors use the benzodiazepine Ativan to treat insomnia and other sleep issues, as well as anxiety disorders. If you misuse this widely prescribed medication, you can get addicted to it. Fortunately, an Ativan addiction treatment program in Colorado will provide support for your recovery. This kind of program provides a range of specific benefits. Together,…
If you’re a woman with substance problems, there’s a good chance that you also have certain additional mental health issues. When addiction and other mental illnesses occur together, you have a dual diagnosis. Women affected by this combined condition often develop it for different reasons than men. In addition, they often have different treatment needs.…
A history of traumatic experiences is common among women affected by addiction. These experiences can not only increase your chances of abusing drugs or alcohol. They can also reinforce your motivation to maintain your substance use once addiction is present. Do you have a history of serious trauma? If so, you may need a women’s…