Mental Health Treatment

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Is Not Remembering Your Childhood A Sign of Trauma?

Looking at Childhood Memories as a Possible Sign of PTSD

What if you don’t remember your childhood? Let’s be clear: to an extent, this is expected. Most people don’t have memories of their very early childhood. Specifically, infancy through toddler years. However, people missing a significant portion of childhood memories might be...

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What Is A Dry Drunk and What is Dry Drunk Syndrome - Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada

What Is A Dry Drunk and What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

Knowing the Signs And Symptoms of Dry Drunk Syndrome

Did you know that putting down the booze isn't as simple as just deciding to quit one day? You may experience a range of symptoms and side effects if you don't explore robust treatment options from the outset. It will be increasingly difficult...

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How Does TikTok Affect Mental Health?

TikTok's Impact on Mental Health Treatment and Diagnoses

Social media apps like TikTok can have positive and negative effects on well-being. On one hand, users have a chance to share personal stories, which can be comforting and sincerely helpful. On the other hand, the exposure to harmful content is high on...

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Does Childhood Trauma Cause Procrastination?

A Closer Look at Chronic Procrastination as a Trauma Response

We won’t hesitate to say it. Chronic procrastination can cause significant challenges in your life, ranging from missed deadlines to lower self-esteem. However, shaming yourself for procrastinating isn’t effective. Usually, underneath procrastination, there’s something else going on. People procrastinate for different reasons. You...

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Image of a female sitting in front of a sofa with her face of her knees and both hands covering her face - What Is A Trauma Meltdown - Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada

What Is A Trauma Meltdown?

Understanding the Nature of PTSD And CPTSD Meltdowns

Have you ever wondered what a trauma meltdown looks like? Picture yourself standing next to a loved one, when their facial expression suddenly tightens. You can hear their breathing get shallow, and it feels like they've been pulled away from their normal state...

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Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record

Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record?

All You Need to Know About Your Privacy When Going to Rehab

A common question many people have when considering going to rehab is: does going to rehab go on your record? The short answer is no, if we are talking about public records, it does not. Like the rest of...

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What is a DBT House

What is a DBT House?

Understanding the DBT House Model and its Role in Treatment

Dialectical behavior therapy is a frequently used treatment model that assists in gaining coping skills for both addiction and mental health issues. One of the tools that many clinicians will use is known as the DBT house. But what is a...

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How Can You Help Someone with a Gambling Problem - Icarus

How Can You Help Someone with a Gambling Problem?

Know Problem Gambling and When to Get Someone Treatment Help

Someone you love is involved in heavy and compulsive gambling. You know that a loved one's gambling issue can lead to escalating behavioral concerns as well as increasingly alarming money problems. Now you're asking: How can you help someone with a...

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PTSD is Ruining My Relationship

PTSD is Ruining My Relationship | Getting Support

Tips for Managing PTSD and Relationships Successfully

I don’t like talking about what happened on the worst day of my life. After what happened, I had a hard time staying connected to reality. My days all blended together and I felt numb to the world around me. At the end of the...

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How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families

How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families?

The Ripple Effects of Gambling Addiction on the Family Unit

How does problem gambling affect families? When a loved one has a gambling addiction, the impact of the problematic behavior extends beyond just the gambler. Visualize what happens when you drop a pebble into a pond - it makes multiple rings...

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What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs

What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs?

A Cost Benefit Analysis of FtL Programs for Young Adults

A failure-to-launch program can provide a supportive environment for young adults struggling from their teenage years to adulthood. It can be frustrating for parents and families when grown children don't pursue college or hold down a job. Failure to launch programs supports...

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Rehabs That Allow Cell Phones

Rehabs That Allow Cell Phones

Knowing the Policies on Cell Phones at Rehab and Icarus Nevada

What are the rehabs that allow cell phones? Can I have my cell phone in rehab whether I’m in Nevada or elsewhere? It’s a common question people ask when entering rehab. And, the answer depends on the facility. At Icarus...

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