How Rappers Are Tackling the Stigma Against Mental Health Issues
For decades, rappers have been lauded for embodying gritty and raw images of masculinity. Contemporary rap music, however, has taken on a different tone. Artists such as Kanye West, and other big names in the hip-hop realm, have shed light on their struggles with mental health disorders. Some are boldly and explicitly talking about their issues; other […]
False Claims of Dual Diagnosis and True Mental Health Treatment
Connections Community Support Programs (CCSP), a Delaware operator of community clinics, agreed to shell out an estimated $15 million to settle fraud allegations over mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services back in August of 2021. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), CCSP agreed to settle claims that it violated the […]
How Environment and Self-Care Affects Your Mental Health
Your ability to complete daily tasks of living and how you present yourself to the world will impact your self-esteem and emotional well-being. The environment you live in also plays a role in your physical and mental health. Most residential treatment facilities like White House Recovery and Detox provide education and skill development to learn […]
7 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery.” How you care for your mind and body will influence your psychological and physical well-being. Your mental health affects all of the following: How you regulate and process emotions […]
Returning to Work After Rehabilitation
Returning after several weeks or months away from work might feel daunting for you, but the transition can be smooth if you take steps to prepare for your time away. Even if you did not have the time or resources to make arrangements, you still have options. Depending on your financial status, you may be […]
