We have all had difficult, painful experiences. Ideally, we would have the tools to navigate anything that comes our way, with love and support from caring people we trust. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Many people go through things that are beyond their ability to manage without sufficient help from other people. This might
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Losing someone to suicide is devastating. People ask themselves if they missed warning signs and what they might have done to prevent the death of the person they lost. National Suicide Prevention Month is observed in September. It is an attempt to raise awareness and save lives. This year, National Suicide Week will be observed
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Sometimes, when a person is dealing with difficult feelings, it can feel like they are stuck in an unending loop of anxiety. Grounding exercises are one way people can manage unpleasant emotions and their body’s reactions to those emotions, in order to return to the present moment. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North
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As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between typical adolescent changes and concerning behaviors that could signal the use of alcohol or other substances. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we treat adolescents who are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. We know from experience that the
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Addiction is frequently considered a young person’s problem, but rates of substance misuse among adults over 50 are higher than ever, with substance use admissions among seniors doubling between 2000 and 2012. While we may not associate substance use with people who are old enough to be grandparents, it is important to remember that today’s
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Psychosis is an aspect of mental health that is often feared and misunderstood. These misconceptions can make life harder for people who struggle with psychosis. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we treat people with mental health conditions that can produce psychosis, and we help their support systems to navigate the challenges
Observation alone can reveal a connection between substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Evidence supports this connection: many people who have SUDs also have mental health disorders, and vice versa. “Co-occurring disorders” or “dual diagnosis” are the terms commonly used to describe this phenomenon. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in North Carolina, we offer
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Importance of Structure for Adolescents Teenagers may seem chaotic and spontaneous, but often what they need most to balance out their tumultuous adolescent lives is structure and routine. This is especially true for young people who are managing mental health conditions. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we offer psychiatric services for
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Fewer than half of all seniors with mental health concerns receive treatment. There is a tendency to dismiss the mental health concerns of older adults as a normal part of the aging process. While it is true that people do change throughout their lives, when an older person shows signs of mental illness, it is
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Occupational therapy is a whole-person approach to helping people across all age groups to adapt. This is done in order to help them continue to have meaningful lives after they lose the ability to do something the way that they used to or the way someone else might. Occupational therapists use everyday activities to help
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