In the process of recovery from addiction and bipolar disorder, the intwined challenges these conditions present requires a compassionate and dedicated approach that transcends conventional treatment methods. At the core of Prescott, Arizona, Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center stands as a leader of innovation for individuals struggling with issues of dual diagnosis including mental health concerns.…
Those who have struggled with depression may not appear to have any problems out of the ordinary from an outsider’s perspective. People dealing with depression who seem “normal” may be in a stage of “high-functioning” depression. This is not an official diagnosis, but it can accurately describe many people’s situations. Learning more about it is…
Alcohol addiction affects more than 14 million adults worldwide. We know that addiction is a medical condition that often requires both medical and psychological intervention. We also know that it can be the result of attempting to cope with a mental health condition like depression, bipolar, anxiety, or schizoaffective disorder. Many people who are dealing…
Some individuals who struggle with depression are able to function in their everyday lives for months or even years. Functional depression can be difficult to diagnose, especially when the coping mechanisms developed don’t appear to impact everyday functioning. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we find that many individuals struggling with depression turn to self-medication for…
Millions of US teens aged 13 to 17 have been diagnosed with depressive disorders. As these students enter college, over half show signs of at least mild depression. And for many, it’s much worse. So depression and students–why does one so often go with the other? And what can you do as a parent to…
Bipolar disorder is often drastically misunderstood. It doesn’t help that news outlets often point to bipolar disorder as the cause for someone to go on a shooting rampage. In actuality, most people seeking mental health treatment with this disorder never exhibit violent tendencies. many people who seek addiction treatment, however, have an underlying mental health…
Depression associated with seasonal changes is known as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It tends to affect people during the winter months when sunlight is less available. Much like other forms of depression, SAD can have you feeling low, sad, and uninterested in life. If existing mental health conditions seem to get worse…
Depression is a serious type of mental health disorder. Those who have it are not able to “snap out of it” or to just “be happy.” They are facing challenges they cannot control. They need help. How do you get a loved one with depression into treatment, though? It can be a difficult process because…
Some people believe depression is pronounced. You may think a depressed person is always crying, sad, and unable to get out of bed. Sometimes, that’s true. Other times, there are subtle signs of depression harder to notice, but that can be an early warning for help. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we aim to help…
People often have misconceptions about how they perceive depression. Many people view those suffering from the condition as being weak in some way. A lot of individuals forgo asking for help out of shame or fear of being stigmatized for having the illness. That concern may be causing you to ignore the signs of depression…