by | Dec 9, 2023 | Mindfulness
Chronic stress is one of the most common contributing factors in the development of mental health disorders and a leading cause of relapse for individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). Stress reduction techniques, including meditation and guided...
by John Sharpe | Oct 14, 2023 | Blog
Upon returning from active duty, many military service members struggle with their mental health. Most notably, many develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If untreated, PTSD may cause veterans to turn to substance use as a way to manage their symptoms, which...
by John Sharpe | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog
Gut health and the gut-brain axis and their effect on mental health are fairly new phenomena that medical professionals are still learning about today. You may have had a “gut feeling” or felt butterflies before a presentation. These are examples of the gut-brain...
by John Sharpe | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog
Mental health and substance use disorders and addiction are not uncommon experiences. They tend to affect not only the individuals struggling with the conditions, but they can also extend beyond that into family members and even strangers. Luckily, increasingly more...
by John Sharpe | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog
Music is an important part of daily life for many. Music is in the background of movies and television shows we watch, the focal point of religious or ceremonial experiences we attend, and a reliable resource that we use during stressful times in our lives. ...
