by Seneca | Aug 4, 2021 | Substance Use
No one ever expects to develop a substance use disorder (SUD). Even though this is the case, in the United States alone, over 20 million people struggle with substance use disorder. A SUD can affect many aspects of a person’s health, including their sleep. Continue...
by Seneca | Jul 21, 2021 | Eating Disorders, Mental Health
An eating disorder is a severe condition related to eating habits that negatively affects your health, emotions and ability to function. The three most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. These conditions...
by Seneca | Jul 14, 2021 | Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health
Most of us experience occasional mood swings. However, if extreme highs and lows accompany these shifts in mood, you may have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is one of several types of depressive disorders that ultimately affect brain function. In the United States...
by Seneca | Jul 14, 2021 | Seneca
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded Seneca Health Services, Inc. a one-year, $2 million planning grant to move toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designation. Providing behavioral health and...
by Seneca | Jun 23, 2021 | Burnout, Mental Health
Work and life, in general, can feel pretty stressful and overwhelming at times. But if you experience these feelings regularly, you could be putting yourself at risk for burnout. Mental and physical exhaustion, or burnout, can negatively affect your life and overall...
by Seneca | Jun 9, 2021 | Depression, Grief, Mental Health, Seneca, Substance Use, Trauma
Most of us will experience feelings of sadness, frustration, irritation or anxiety as we journey throughout our lives. However, if these feelings persist and cause you to feel hopeless or worthless, you may be depressed. Depression is common mental health condition...
by Seneca | May 25, 2021 | Grief, Seneca
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller Navigating the waters of grief is not an easy process for anyone. When you lose someone you love, it is a challenging experience. Loss often...
by Seneca | May 12, 2021 | Mental Health, Seneca
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five American adults experiences a form of mental illness each year. Furthermore, one in 20 American adults lives with a serious mental...
by Seneca | Apr 28, 2021 | Mental Health, Substance Use
The effects of substance use are not always outwardly visible. Many people who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD) also experience mental health effects like paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations and other problems. Furthermore, studies have...
by Seneca | Apr 14, 2021 | Seneca, Substance Use
One of the most dangerous health risks of substance use is the likelihood of infections. Infections caused by substance use can be challenging to treat, and in some cases, require hospitalization. Some of these infections can also be life-threatening. For instance,...
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