Choosing the right treatment programme can be a challenging endeavour. This series takes you through the key components of the thinking processes which are necessary to make an informed decision on selecting the best treatment centre for a loved one. Gary outlines the top things to look for in an inpatient rehab centre. Many key considerations such as length of stay, quality of care and what to expect in treatment are all covered in this post. In the next series you will learn how to reach out and ask for help.
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Our weekly blog also features a number of great articles related to dealing with addiction and many key topics related to trauma, relationships and personal growth.
Mental health conditions seldom appear unexpectedly. More often than not, close relatives and friends and often affected individuals themselves identify changes or feelings that something is wrong in their cognitive thinking patterns, internal feelings or behaviours before an actual diagnosable issue progresses into a clear-cut case. Here are some of the early warning signs of…
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is one that lasts for a very long time and in some cases cannot be “cured”. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Many of these conditions can be improved through a balanced diet, exercise, and healthy living,…
As a treatment centre, it is often hard to accurately portray how differently we treat patients and how this work can so dramatically and positively shift the lives of people that we have the privilege of helping on a day to day basis. Today we received an email that candidly alludes to many treatment touchpoints…
Below we list an article selected by our Clinical Director as the daily read. Often, those experiencing challenges think that they are “just wired to be that way”. Well, these are just a few of the signs that there is an underlying cause to what is going on – plus, that once we have found…
What is ACT? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action
Questions and answers on World Suicide Prevention Day posed to Recovery Direct by Independent Online Newspapers. What is the organisation’s role in suicide prevention? Recovery Direct deals with helping people voice many deep-seated issues though highly progressive “talk therapy”. People don’t simply wake up one day and want to commit suicide. Invariably they are…
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