Supporting A Loved One With Depression

How You Can Support a Loved One Dealing With Depression

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 12, 2021Updated: March 29, 2021It’s common for people to have periods where they feel low, which usually pass with time. Persistent feelings of sadness exhibited by a loved one can be a sign they have depression. It affects everything…

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Do I Need Trauma-Informed Care?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 29, 2020Updated: January 29, 2021Although they produce severe short and long-term emotional pain and mental distress, reactions to trauma are normal. Fear, paranoia, anger, isolation, anxiety, and depression are ways of dealing with a traumatic event. However, the healing…

a woman struggles with seasonal depression

What Is Seasonal Depression?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 14, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021If you’ve only had depression episodes during late fall and winter, you might have seasonal depression. Some people also refer to this condition as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal depression is a type of depression…

a woman with alcohol addiction considers alcohol abuse after combining alcohol and exercise

Dangers of Drinking Alcohol and Exercising

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 7, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021Alcohol addiction poses many threats to our health. One such health risk is the use of alcohol and exercise. Drinking alcohol and exercising can lead to severe dehydration, which is dangerous because your body needs…

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3 Myths about Addiction Treatment

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 1, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021Dealing with addiction can be extremely challenging. Addiction is a compulsive habit of engaging in substances with rewarding stimuli, despite adverse effects or consequences. Many people choose to continue living with their battle with addiction…

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3 Things to Look for in an Addiction Treatment Center

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 15, 2020Updated: September 2, 2020If you or a loved one is facing drug or alcohol addiction, you know how terrible the damage it can cause. Thankfully, there are many addiction treatment centers dedicated to helping you start your journey…

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What Are Some Signs of Depression You Should Take Seriously?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 31, 2020Updated: August 7, 2020Depression is one of America’s most widespread disorders today, with millions of people suffering from this condition. Unfortunately, its rates seem to be on the rise, with signs of depression increasing dangerously among children and…