Written by: Janice Ponds, LADC , CBIS One of the most difficult challenges those in recovery from substance abuse/dependence issues face is how to maintain their sobriety. In spite of their best efforts to live a clean and sober lifestyle; the reality is that many will relapse. An important factor in learning how to effectively…
ReadA US study of patients being treated for bipolar disorder in primary care found high rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms among the patients, however only a quarter of the participants were referred to specialist mental health treatment. “Successful treatment of bipolar disorder in primary care may require additional clinical interventions aimed at either further…
ReadThe long-term effects of brain injuries have been making headlines over the past year because of the current concussion crisis within the NFL, but the majority of the focus is on the connection to memory problems and an increasing linkage between traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and Alzheimer’s disease-like symptoms and brain changes. However,…
ReadHigh stress and bad diet has been anecdotally associated with Alzheimer’s for a long time, but a new study published in the journal Neurology may have found a connection by linking high blood pressure in middle age to higher chance to have biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that a high pulse pressure, or…
ReadIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that reading regularly is good for your brain, but it may be beneficial in ways you haven’t really considered. Besides helping you learn and be entertained, books can improve sleep, help you relax, and even help empathy. It has also been documented that self help books can ease depression.…
ReadJanice Ponds, MA, LADC is one our therapists at Brookhaven Hospital. She specializes in and is passionate about helping people with substance abuse issues. Janice gave a presentation entitled, “Stages of Addiction, Stages of Change and Levels of Care,” to attendees of our Pastoral Seminar Series on April 11, 2013. A big part of…
ReadFinding love while in recovery can be a tricky proposition. You often hear about, and may have experienced personally, people getting together during or after treatment. In Alcoholic’s Annonymous, there are twelve recognized steps of recovery. The unofficial “13th Step” can refer to dating while in recovery or specifically to someone with years of sobriety…
ReadHolidays are a time of joy and togetherness for families and friends across the nation, but for an individual without those social lines, it can be a time of loneliness and sadness causing a sense of the “blues”. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance reports that 35 million Americans will be affected by depression in their lifetime,…
ReadRelationships and recovery is such an incredibly profound subject because the two go hand in hand- you cannot have one without the other. This concept alone is a double edged sword because every individual’s life is made up of relationships and these bonds can be viewed as a blessing and a curse at the same…
ReadFor many individuals recovering from a mental health condition, staying in control of their life is the key to a successful recovery. To put recovery into action, one must focus on their resilience and regaining control of their life before further treating or managing their symptoms. As an opportunity for personal growth and self discovery,…
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