As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, millions of Americans pledge to make positive changes in their lives. While gym memberships and diet plans often top the list, mental health resolutions deserve equal attention. At American Behavioral Clinics, we believe that prioritizing your emotional well-being can lead to [...]
In today's fast-paced world, mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma affect millions. At American Behavioral Clinics, we believe in the transformative power of connection. Group therapy offers a unique approach where individuals come together to share experiences, support one another, and heal collectively. This evidence-based method is as [...]
Substance abuse can profoundly impact lives, affecting health, relationships, and overall well-being. However, recovery is possible, and achieving lasting sobriety is a journey that many have successfully navigated. At American Behavioral Clinics, we understand the challenges of addiction and are committed to supporting individuals through personalized treatment plans. In this [...]
As the new year arrives, you may be wondering about the power of New Year's resolutions. Have you set resolutions in the past that simply did not work? We have some thoughts. Most Resolutions Revolve Around Goals Let's think about typical resolutions: I will lose 50 pounds. I will quit [...]
How to Stop Gambling and Reign Control of Your Life In addition to substance use as an addiction, problem gambling is also an addiction. For most of us, gambling is a casual and harmless pastime. It has about the same impact on our day-to-day lives as participating in a weekly bowling league or holding season [...]
Self-care has been emphasized in recent popular culture. Meditation, exercise and maintaining healthy relationships offer benefits that can boost mental health. Importantly, self-medicating is often not a valid form of self-care. Self-Medicating Can Be Problematic As defined by the Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine, "Self-medication is the use of medications, treatments, [...]
People who recall being abused or neglected as a child are more likely to experience periods of anxiety or depression as adults than those where court records show maltreatment was present, but the adult does not recall it, according to a study published in the Journal of American Medicine Psychiatry. The study conducted at King’s [...]
The Veterans Crisis Line received a record number of calls in March 2023. The staff fielded over 88,000 calls during the month, 28% higher than any previous month. Authorities with the Veterans Administration believe that the surge is only the start of a burgeoning problem that will continue for the foreseeable future. While veterans [...]
Almost everyone has had one or more traumatic events occur in their lifetime. It may be the sudden death of a loved one, drastic changes in physical health, or a natural catastrophe that has put you into survival mode. The human brain is not wired to analyze these events while you are experiencing them. You [...]
Alcohol Use Disorder is not a medical term. Yet, many medical professionals use the term to describe the spectrum of alcoholism. On one end of the spectrum are people who have lost their homes and family because they want alcohol more than anything else in their lives. On the other end of the spectrum [...]
