If you’ve recently lost your job, broken up with your significant other, or lost a loved one, you may be tempted to drown your sorrows with alcohol. While this may seem like a good idea, you should be careful that it doesn’t become a regular thing. If you’ve begun needing a drink every time you’re…
Researchers are beginning to learn more and more about common mental health disorders that affect a large portion of the population, including depression and anxiety. If you’ve been feeling anxious, you’re not alone. Compassionate, trained professionals can help you identify ways to improve your symptoms so you can continue to live a healthy, balanced life.…
Although drug abuse has declined in the past 20 years (1), teens are using certain substances, like marijuana, more than ever. Mental illness and substance abuse in teens requires treatment, as co-occurring disorders can make it difficult to live a healthy and normal life. While all teens and adolescents experience anxiety, stress, and sadness, some…
Common Mental Health Disorders March 16, 2020 | Lakeview Health Staff | Blog, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health One of the things that sets Lakeview Health apart is our attention to the whole patient. There are many ways in which we make this our priority. One of the most important involves our dual-diagnosis program. Many people…
Anxiety Treatment and Teens During Coronavirus Adults are not the only ones who go through anxiety or fear during a pandemic. Children or teens who are aware of the threat of coronavirus may also go through episodes of hysteria, panic attacks, or anxiety disorder. Teens who normally have anxiety treatment may feel the need to…
Teens are facing more pressure than ever. Daily demands, stress, and losses can lead to depression in teens. Depression is different from short-term sadness. It lasts for prolonged periods of time. If you are seeing signs of depression in your teen, it’s essential to get immediate help for teen depression from our team at Venture…
Rates of mental illness are rising across Canada, but particularly among our teens. Teenagers often send out mental health red flags when they are suffering, and parents should be fully aware of what these symptoms are. We all have an obligation to help our teens through these tough moments and make sure they know that…
Sometimes, as a parent, it is hard to know where to draw the line. Technology is a part of our society, and there is no doubt that ours is an online world. The internet and social media can be valuable resources, but they can also be a source of problems, too. Today, professionals and parents…
Is your teen having trouble in school? The problem can range from slipping grades, lashing out at classmates, or getting in trouble with teachers. The root problem may be that the modern education system does not meet your teen’s educational needs. Everyone has different learning styles, and they are more likely to succeed when teachers…
Are you wondering “do I need dual diagnosis treatment?” First, one needs to know what dual diagnosis entails. Most people with a substance abuse disorder also have behavioral or mental health disorders. The overlapping of these conditions is dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment involves addressing both disorders. If your doctor diagnoses you with both disorders,…