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Category: Mental Health

Treatment for mental health and addiction go hand-in-hand. Visit our blog to understand mental disorders, get helpful tips for recovery and learn about our dual-diagnosis program. Subscribe to stay up-to-date.

  • 6 Common Co-Occurring Disorders With Substance Abuse
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    May 8, 2019
    Mental Health

    6 Common Co-Occurring Disorders With Substance Abuse

    A co-occurring disorder is when a patient suffers from a substance use disorder and a mental health condition. Although a large percentage of people with addictions have co-occurring disorders,...
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  • How to Handle a Loved One with PTSD and the Danger Signs of Relapse
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    January 25, 2019
    Mental Health

    How to Handle a Loved One with PTSD and the Danger Signs of Relapse

    If you are in a relationship with someone dealing with PTSD, you face unique challenges. Not only do you want to care for and nurture your loved one who...
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  • Why US Veterans Need Long Term Care for Addiction Treatment
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    January 18, 2019
    Drug Addiction

    Why US Veterans Need Long Term Care for Addiction Treatment

    Veterans are the heroes of our nation. Sometimes, though, defending our country comes at a high price. Even when our troops make it home physically healthy, many experience psychological...
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  • Why Listening During Addiction Recovery Speaks Volumes
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    December 10, 2018
    Addiction Recovery

    Why Listening During Addiction Recovery Speaks Volumes

    There is a big difference between “hearing” and “listening.” Two people can have a conversation, but a person that is only hearing the other person and not really listening...
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  • The Struggle in Admitting the Need for Addiction Help and Getting on Medication
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    December 1, 2018
    Addiction

    The Struggle in Admitting the Need for Addiction Help and Getting on Medication

    It can be very difficult for a person to admit that he or she has a substance abuse problem, but it can be equally as stressful to accept the...
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  • What Is Cyclical Depression? Cyclothymia, Dysthymia, Chronic Depression and Depressive Disorders
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    October 1, 2018
    Mental Health

    What Is Cyclical Depression? Cyclothymia, Dysthymia, Chronic Depression and Depressive Disorders

    Cyclical depression, or “recurrent depression,” can occur, abate and reoccur throughout the span of a person’s life. It can be difficult to self-diagnose, since emotions fluctuate. Cyclical depression often...
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  • Trauma and PTSD: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Helps PTSD and Addiction
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    August 24, 2018
    Mental Health

    Trauma and PTSD: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Helps PTSD and Addiction

    The world has only recently begun to recognize the serious and long-lasting effects that traumatic experiences have on an individual. The effects of trauma and PTSD have long been...
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  • Agoraphobia and Substance Abuse: Differences and Similarities to Anxiety and Codependency
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    July 25, 2018
    Mental Health

    Agoraphobia and Substance Abuse: Differences and Similarities to Anxiety and Codependency

    Sometimes I can’t leave my house. I want to. I want to take my son to the movies and go on lunch dates. I want to shop at Walmart...
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  • The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Successful Addiction Recovery
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    July 13, 2018
    Mental Health

    The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Successful Addiction Recovery

    When someone has an addiction and a mental health illness, it is called a dual diagnosis. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), about one-third...
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  • Getting Help for a Loved One With Mental Health Issues and Substance Abuse
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    June 15, 2018
    Mental Health

    Getting Help for a Loved One With Mental Health Issues and Substance Abuse

    Trying to help a loved-one overcome a drug or alcohol abuse disorder is hard, and when that person is also struggling with a co-occurring mental health condition, it’s easy...
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