Making the decision to pursue mental health treatment is an incredible milestone. It is your first step toward understanding your thoughts, lightening your emotional load, and building a more meaningful life. With that said, finding the right treatment professional can feel overwhelming. From therapists to psychologists, counselors to psychiatrists, there are many different types of […]
Author: Mark Casali
How Long Does Therapy Take? Average Length of Sessions and Treatment Recommendations
Mental health issues can weigh on you like a heavy burden; the longer you carry the load, the harder it can become to move through everyday life. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, deep-seated trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or more severe psychiatric symptoms, talking to a professional can make a world of difference. Therapy offers […]
How Long Does Drug Rehab Take? Recommended Lengths of Treatment
When you’re struggling with substance abuse or addiction, getting professional help is one of the most important steps you can take. Still, it can be intimidating. You might have questions like, “How long is drug rehab?” and “How will rehab fit into my current life?” These are important questions to ask, but the truth is, […]
How Long Does It Take to Get Sober?
The idea of getting sober is contextual; it means different things to different people and can vary depending on the situation. For some, getting sober might mean physically detoxing or “sobering up” from a night of drinking or drug use. For others, it might mean abstaining from substances long-term. This distinction is particularly important when […]
How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction?
You might have heard that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. This myth originated back in the 1960s, when a plastic surgeon found that it took his patients at least 21 days to adjust to their new look. Over time, this observation evolved into a wider belief that any physical habit […]
Help! I’m Having a Mental Breakdown: Treatment and Coping Strategies
We all struggle from time to time, with issues like anxiety and stress creeping in and flooding our minds. However, a mental breakdown takes this further—it feels all-consuming, like a complete crisis. If you are having a mental breakdown, take a deep breath. You are not alone. There is help available. While not a formal […]
Does Therapy Work? Why Doesn’t Therapy Work for Everyone?
More people than ever before are recognizing just how important mental health is—it’s more discussed and more accepted than just a decade ago. In fact, according to the latest national statistics from SAMHSA, over half (52%) of U.S. adults with any mental illness received treatment in the past year. That said, however, even with greater […]
AI Chatbots and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Mental health conversations have come a long way over the years; more people are prioritizing their mental health than ever before. Still, however, there is a gap when it comes to getting treatment. New research shows that just over half (52%) of Americans facing any mental health condition—anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD—have received professional treatment. And […]
Screen Addiction and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?
It’s 2025, and we’re in an age in which digital screens are woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. We wake up to phone alarms. We use television as background noise. We rely on video games and social media for entertainment. We scroll until we fall asleep. We post moments of our lives […]
How to Help Someone with Dual Diagnosis (Even If They Don’t Want Help)
When someone is struggling with their mental health, it can be tempting to find solace in drugs and alcohol. In a similar vein, repeated and frequent substance abuse can also cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses to surface. When substance use and mental illness occur at the same time in a person, […]