Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 23, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 Children’s physical and sexual abuse and neglect frequently occur in the U.S., considered public health issues. Most trauma experts agree that being exposed to these types of experiences in childhood can significantly raise a person’s risk of…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 7, 2021 Updated: December 1, 2021 The correlation between trauma and substance abuse is strong. One can easily and quickly feed the other. Even though trauma and substance use can go hand-in-hand, trauma-informed therapy benefits are numerous and help people live healthier, happier…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: May 15, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Some people will experience traumatic events that leave a lasting impression on their lives, including their mental health. Addiction and other issues may have a link to this trauma, whether one is aware of it or not.…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: April 25, 2021 Updated: March 30, 2021 It’s not only America’s veterans who struggle with mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though many still refer to this condition as “shell shock” or “combat fatigue,” anyone can develop PTSD, regardless of whether…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 24, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of debilitating mental health disorder. It occurs when a person experiences significant trauma in their life, and the brain does not process that experience properly. Years later, it may continue…