Seasonal depression is a psychological disorder that occurs when the seasons of the year change. It is also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People who have this condition experience it at the same time. It starts in fall, gets worse in winter, and disappears in spring. SAD often occurs in young adults, women, and…
If you consider joining a family therapy program, Summit Estate Recovery Center concurs that no other connection in life is as important as family. Although the family connects people, it is a unit prone to distress, stresses, and conflicts. The key to maintaining a successful family is recognizing each member’s needs and balancing them with…
Thanksgiving can be overwhelming for individuals in recovery. From pestering family members to tables full of alcoholic drinks, this period can present many types of triggers, making you vulnerable to relapse. Roughly half of US citizens drink at family gatherings to tolerate the event. It implies that one in two family members has to drink…
Group therapy is among the most used forms of treatment for mental conditions. You might think that the best type of treatment is one that assures you of anonymity and privacy. It might be so, but not all the time. Sometimes, the best resource for fighting a mental condition is one that connects you with…
When teens fall ill or are vulnerable to discomfort or mental conditions, parents look for appropriate remedies to restore their children’s ordinary lives. Art therapy is among the most potent modalities that can offer crucial assistance to renew your loved one’s happiness and health. The process involves applying visual arts in a therapeutic context. Summit…
Are you worried about how you’ll enjoy a sober Halloween this year? It’s normal to feel that way after going through rehab. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun when everyone’s celebrating, right? There are a lot of ways for you to enjoy Halloween celebrations while going home sober.…
Addiction doesn’t only involve the use of illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. Prescription drugs can also cause addiction. Addiction may not be the intention of doctors that prescribe medicine. However, patients can use drugs in the wrong way, specifically in large doses, resulting in overdose or addiction. For information about our addiction…
Everyone’s experience with addiction is unique. There’s no one reason why people turn to alcohol and drug use. Considering that everyone has their unique experience with alcohol and drug use, treatment approaches need to be flexible to accommodate individual needs. If you’re struggling with addiction, gender-specific treatment may be just what you need. Contact Summit…
Many people turn to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. It may be to dull their pain, forget particular events, or just for recreational use. Sometimes, using drugs or alcohol can cause severe consequences in life. In these cases, an addiction intervention can help. An intervention is a conversation, which takes place between…
At some point, you have probably come across co-occurring disorders. But do you really know what co-occurring disorders actually refer to? Co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis conditions occur when an individual has an emotional or psychiatric disorder, and they turn to substances such as drugs or alcohol to lessen their pain or alleviate their symptoms.…
