Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a serious issue. It affects millions of people, does not pick or choose. It reaches across all walks of life. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that in 2021, more than 46 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder. That is a […]
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At Iris Health Clinic we know that drug addiction impacts much more than just the individual struggling with substance use. It impacts the whole family. Broken trust, lack of communication, and emotional pain can make the recovery process difficult for the entire family. This is why family therapy is an important aspect to our addiction
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Early adulthood is a transition period full of alterations, turmoil, and opportunities. Young adults are prone to intense emotional and psychological pressure as they cope with school life, work, love, and self-sufficiency. The early identification and intervention are vital resources to remove and eliminate mental health issues permanently. The Initial Psychiatric Evaluation is one of
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Recent statistics show that by 2040, the population of older Americans (those 65 and above) will have at least doubled. This has seen an increased number of elderly people in need of specialized assistance after hospitalization, surgery, or other medical procedures. In many cases, recovery of older people extends beyond the hospital walls. They require
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Being a young adult today is tough. You’re trying to figure out who you are. Maybe balancing studies, a job, relationships, social media, and a future that feels like it’s coming way too fast. And underneath all of it? Anxiety. Mood swings. Burnout. Emotional overload. Sometimes, it just gets too much. According to the WHO,
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Handling both mental health issues and substance use? It’s rough. Some days, you’re battling anxiety. Other days, you’re trying not to fall back into old habits. And some days, it’s both. At once. That’s what co-occurring disorders look like. And it’s more common than people think. Here’s the thing: treating one without the other doesn’t
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Talking about your feelings is hard. Now imagine doing that when your brain feels like a tangled ball of yarn. Mental health recovery isn’t just about sitting in a chair and talking it out. Sometimes, words fall short. Emotions don’t always follow logic. And not everyone wants to rehash the same story repeatedly. That’s where
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Traditional necessary-to-cure approaches discriminate against mental health and subuse disorder treatment. Many are treated for addiction and never actually get treated for depression, trauma, anxiety, or PTSD that in turn fuels their addiction—or the other way around. That is why dual diagnosis therapy has now come about as a life-saving approach with offers integrated care
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As you go through the rough patches of mental health, it is easy to feel lonely; however, it does not have to be a lonely healing process. Group therapy sessions for mental health provide a backdrop of support and co-creation of mutual experiences, skills building, and growth. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or
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TMS Therapy changes how we treat mental health issues, particularly depression, PTSD, addiction, and others. This non-invasive, evidence-backed treatment offers a new path to recovery for people who have not responded well to regular therapies. ⏱️ Meaning and Working of TMS Using magnetic pulses to stimulate certain areas of the brain involved in mood and
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