Take a look around. The vibrant greens are yielding to fiery reds, burnished oranges, and rich golds 🍁. This seasonal shift isn’t just a beautiful sight; it’s a powerful reminder that change is the only constant—in nature, and in our lives. When we face challenges with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or intense struggles with Mental… Read more »
It’s a common misconception that substance use disorder is a standalone issue—a problem of willpower or a simple habit to break. But the reality is far more complex. For many, the journey into substance use is deeply intertwined with their mental health. It’s a relationship of cause and effect, where one can trigger or worsen… Read more »
Every September, we have a unique opportunity to come together and celebrate a message of hope that is so central to our mission here at Turning Point: the message that recovery is not only possible, but it is real. September is National Recovery Month, a national observance that reminds us that with the right support,… Read more »
Heading back to school can be a big mix of feelings. There’s the excitement of seeing friends again and getting new school supplies, but it’s also totally normal to feel a little nervous or even scared. This feeling, sometimes called back-to-school anxiety, is real, and it affects a lot of kids. At Turning Point, we… Read more »
As the crisp air of September arrives, bringing with it a sense of fresh starts and new routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect on personal growth and well-being. This month is particularly significant for us at Turning Point Behavioral Health, as September is National Recovery Month. It’s a time dedicated to celebrating the millions… Read more »
There’s a lot of stigma and misconceptions around the idea of medication. Some people don’t want to take medication because they are afraid of the side effects–some people believe that they’ll end up needing more medication to counteract the side effects of the original medication, so it ends up being an endless cycle. Some believe… Read more »
Summer is almost here, which means warm weather and good times! This is the time where monitoring your mental illness is most important. When the sun comes out, those of us with seasonal depression start to feel better, which is good, but the dangerous part is that is when people start to feel like they… Read more »
June is Pride Month, which means it’s a month where we celebrate members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ community (LGBTQ+). This community represents about 10% of the population and the members of the community range in diversity from race, age, religion, etc. Unfortunately, members of this community face challenges that are different from… Read more »
Your self esteem is one of the most important things that help motivate you to accomplish things in life. Self esteem is a subjective opinion of your own value and worth. Having a low self esteem is directly correlated to depression. When you’re depressed, your motivation to do things is severely diminished. But on the… Read more »
Everyone goes through stress–stress is inevitable. Jobs are stressful, relationships are stressful, family is stressful, financial responsibilities are stressful. We deal with stress everyday, if our stress isn’t handled properly, it can cause health issues like high blood pressure, heart attacks, etc. If stress can be so detrimental to our health, then how do we… Read more »