Mental Disorders

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From crisis to stability: creating emergency action plans for bipolar families

Facing bipolar disorder in the family can feel overwhelming, but with a proactive emergency plan, you can shift from chaos to clarity. Discover how structured, compassionate strategies can help guide your family through crises and towards long-term healing.

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Breaking the cycle of guilt: How families can move beyond self-blame when bipolar disorder strikes home

Bipolar disorder can disrupt family dynamics, leading to guilt and blame. But families don’t cause it—they can become key to healing. By shifting focus from blame to understanding, families can support recovery with compassion, structure, and informed action. Transform guilt into hope and build resilience together for a brighter future.

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They won’t talk—what’s next? When your loved one with bipolar shuts you out and refuses help

Navigating the silence of a loved one with bipolar disorder is challenging, but understanding their emotional state can ground your response in empathy. Discover patterns, strategies, and interventions to support them without taking their withdrawal personally. Maintain hope and resilience while planning structured support and seeking professional guidance.

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When talking isn’t enough: The role of clear, written agreements in establishing unbreakable boundaries for addiction and mental health cover

When talking isn’t enough: The role of clear, written agreements in establishing unbreakable boundaries for addiction and mental health

In families dealing with addiction or mental illness, words alone often fall short. Intervention Services and Coaching offers structured, compassionate agreements to set clear boundaries and guide recovery. Ready to create lasting change? Contact us for a confidential consultation.

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Understanding the impact of porn addiction on relationships: a guide for partners

Facing porn addiction in a relationship can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. This guide provides partners with insight, validation, and tools for healing. Learn to recognize signs, communicate effectively, and explore professional help for transformation and trust rebuilding. Discover steps to move forward and reclaim emotional safety.

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Codependency or survival mode? The trauma response behind loving an addict

Navigating the challenges of loving someone with an addiction can feel overwhelming. At Intervention Services and Coaching, we guide families through the complexities of codependency and survival modes. By fostering open dialogue and teaching healthy boundaries, families learn to support without enabling. Our resources empower you to prioritize self-care, ensuring resilience throughout the intervention process. Discover how to rebuild trust and establish a foundation for lasting recovery together.

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Study Examines Suicide Rates Among Veterans with Substance Abuse Problems

In an ongoing effort to learn more about addiction and to protect veterans, a research team from the University of Michigan and Department of Veterans Affairs has conducted a study to determine what sort of indicators can increase the likelihood of suicides among veterans. Their ultimate goal is to help prevent these factors and decrease

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Medications for Other Disorders Pose Possible Threat of Dependency

The results of a new study have found that one in six US adults takes a psychiatric drug to treat the symptoms of a condition like anxiety, depression or insomnia. Researchers found that close to 17 percent of adults reported they had filled at least one prescription for an antidepressant like Xanax or Prozac, sedatives

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Risk of Bipolar Disorder Linked to Childhood Abuse

Adults with a troubled childhood may be at higher risk of developing bipolar disorder, according to researchers. The co-author of a study published in a recent issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, Filippo Varese of the University of Manchester in England, said, “(T)he link between experiencing a troubled childhood and subsequently being diagnosed with

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Higher Risk For Substance Abuse Among Bipolar Teens and Young Adults

Additional information regarding an earlier study of teens diagnosed as bipolar has recently been published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. The original study from 2008 showed that adolescents who were diagnosed with bipolar disorder were more likely to abuse illegal drugs and smoke cigarettes than those who were not. As a way to monitor

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