Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 15, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns. While depression can impact anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, it often looks different in men and women. This is due to various factors,…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022When anxiety has a tight grip on your life, you may find yourself thinking in ways that cause you unnecessary and sometimes overwhelming mental strain. A certain level of anxiety is expected in most people,…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 1, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Overcoming a substance use disorder isn’t the same for everyone; in fact, every person in recovery has their own story, with their nuances. Everyone is different, and every single factor in your life makes your…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 29, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Anxiety disorders affect millions of women around the country in multiple ways. The most common type of anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety. This can range from mild to severe in symptomatology. Women’s anxiety is defined…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 22, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Mental health issues can affect anyone regardless of age, background, or economic standing. However, the type of mental health issues that commonly apply to men versus women is different. Acknowledging women’s mental health as separate…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 15, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Anxiety is one of the most common mood disorders. It affects millions of people nationwide every year, but it does not affect everyone equally. In fact, women disproportionately suffer from anxiety disorders in comparison to…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 11, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Men and women experience life differently. This recognition naturally extends to addiction and how it should be treated. However, mixed-gender addiction treatment remains the norm for most addiction treatment providers. At the same time, a…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 8, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone. The signs of depression in women largely overlap with those of men. However, depression tends to occur in women at higher rates than in men. Societal…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 1, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Prescription painkillers are some of the most commonly-prescribed medications today. While not always synonymous, opioids are typically what is being discussed when it comes to prescription painkillers. Being addicted to painkillers is an increasingly common…
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Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 30, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, has become one of the most popular and effective tools for trauma therapy and addiction recovery. This simple, medication-free approach to trauma…
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