Mental Health

Mental health plays an important role in addiction treatment and recovery. Professional mental health services, psychotherapy, self-care, and socialization are all important qualities to seek out while pursing sobriety.
Alcohol

Stress Drinking is Ultimately Costing You

Deal with your emotions and stress in healthy ways instead of reaching for a drink. There are many health issues that develop from chronic drinking, particularly for the liver.
About Sober Living

Sober Valentine's Day: Navigating the Holiday in Recovery

Valentine's Day can be overwhelming, especially when you're sober, but it doesn't have to be. In this interview, Jesse Wright, a recovery coach at Mountainside who is in recovery himself, shares his tips for enjoying the day (and dating in general) without alcohol.
Blog

Pro Athletes Shattering the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Professional athletes are using their platforms to destigmatize the conversation surrounding mental health. See what Kevin Love, Colin Wilson, and others have to say.
Mental Health

Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

Those who identify as LGBTQ are more likely than their non-LGBTQ counterparts to struggle with mental health disorders and substance misuse. Learn why and how.
Mental Health

Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health Is Essential to Your Recovery

Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. Understanding how and why is critical to safeguarding your recovery. In this article, Mountainside clinician Meg Currie shares mental health tips to help you avoid relapse.
Blog

Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19 and Mental Health Woes

In the battle against COVID-19, health care workers don't just risk their physical health but also their mental well-being.
Mental Health

De-stress Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality

Feeling overwhelmed, tired, and tense? Find out how you can say goodbye to stress and hello to relaxation — based on your personality.
Mental Health

Suicide Prevetion: How You Can Help

This World Mental Health Day, learn how you can help prevent suicide.
Mental Health

5 Things to Do on Your Mental Health Day

Is all the added stress taking a toll on your mental health? Then maybe it's time to step back and let your mind recharge. Here are 5 ways you can start reprioritizing your mental well-being.
Family Wellness

How to Talk to Your Loved One About Your Mental Health

Talking to your friends and family about your mental health isn't always easy. Here are some tips to help you have this important conversation and get the support you need.
Alcohol

Could Anxiety Be Causing You to Drink?

Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you find yourself drinking alcohol to feel better? Learn about the connection between alcoholism and anxiety, and what you can do to treat both.
Family Wellness

9 Ways You Can Help Someone Affected By Depression

Like addiction, depression is a disease that can disrupt a person’s quality of life. Learn what you should and shouldn’t do to help a loved one cope with it.