Mental Health Month: Stigma Fighters
Sarah Fader, CEO of Stigma Fighters, shared some of her story with us for Mental Health Month. She also wrote about mental illness, what […]
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Mental Health Month: You Are Not Your Illness
“You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.” – Julian Siefter For Mental Health Month, our very own Jody Morgan has shared part of her story with us. I started working in the mental […]
What is #NoMoreShame?
Stigma surrounding addiction and mental illness has always been an impediment to eradicating the addiction epidemic. Stigma prevents people from asking for help and often causes them to isolate, which is never the answer. There are many organizations today that are working to fight the stigma of addiction, including Stamp Out Stigma, New […]
Why it’s Important to Offer Treatment to Families of People in Recovery
Families of people in recovery need treatment too Most illness affects the family of the person afflicted. From having to watch their loved one suffer, to having to possibly put their career on hold in order to offer care, to the emotional stress of not knowing if the person you love is […]
The Key to Your Loved One’s Recovery is You
Take care of yourself to help your loved one People in recovery who have strong, involved support systems are more likely to recover than those who don’t. However, if you want to help your loved one get sober you have to remember to take care of yourself also. You are your […]
The Importance of Self Care
Why it is important to prioritize self-care It is so easy in the fast paced modern society that we live in to forget to stop, breath, and take care of ourselves. We can get so caught up in the daily goings on, the schedules, and the obligations that we completely neglect the […]
What About the Upswing in Opioid and Heroin Use in Young Adults?
The emergence of opioid dependence among adolescents Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health just completed a research study focusing on the emergence of opioid dependence among adolescents, ages 12-17, emerging adults, ages 18-25, and young adults, ages 26-34, over the past ten year. The study found that there was a 37 […]
Can addiction really lead to this?
Addiction and its Effect on Suicide Addiction and suicide sometimes, unfortunately, goes hand and hand. A person caught in the depths of addiction can often times see no way out and as a result, believe that their only option is to commit suicide. This is always an extremely sad thing to hear, not only […]
Ohio’s 2017 Behavioral Health Conference
Moving forward in recovery-oriented systems of care Ohio’s 2017 Behavioral Health Conference is coming up soon and we wanted to share some information about the event with you. The conference is taking place on January 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. The theme for this year’s conference is “Moving Forward in […]
September is National Recovery Month
The Importance of National Recovery Month September 1st marks the beginning of the 27th National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month is intended as a month to educate the American population on the benefits that substance abuse treatment and other mental health services can offer to those struggling with substance abuse problems or mental […]
How Families Can Support Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction Or Mental Health Issues
Steps to take to support loved ones struggling with addiction and mental illness Having a family member who is struggling with addiction or a mental illness can be heartbreaking for the family. A feeling of powerlessness can accompany such a situation as family members stand by helpless, unaware of what they can do. Often […]
New addiction and mental health Twitter Q&A: #AscentChat
Twitter chats: getting others involved on the social platform by asking questions and engaging with other people’s answers. Twitter chats are a great way to educate and involve other individuals and businesses on Twitter. It is a group of people coming together and providing their thoughts and advice on the topic that the host chooses. […]
How Stigma Affects Recovery
The stigma of addiction and mental illness As far as we’ve come as a society in our understanding of addiction there is still an overarching societal stigma that comes with being an addict or an alcoholic. The pervasive thought being that addicts and alcoholics are some shadowy figures lurking around the corner ready to […]
7 ways to use a blank notebook as a coping mechanism
Lindsey from Crazysobergirl wrote about some great ways to use a blank notebook as a coping mechanism for addiction. In recovery, ideas like these can be very beneficial and useful. Check out her ideas below. I don’t know about […]
Why It’s Important to Have a Counselor in Recovery
The Importance Of Peers And Mentors In Recovery Recovery is a journey, and if you are new to it, the whole thing may be mysterious. What does it mean to live a life of recovery? How will you do it? What happens when you have cravings or run into problems? A Guide To […]
Not just another statistic
We are more than just a statistic Often times it is difficult to look beyond the statistics in life. This can be especially true for anyone living with addiction or mental illness. Guest blogger Victoria Jones is here, however, to share her story and why it is important to realize that you are more […]
A Goodbye Letter To My Addiction
Goodbye, addiction… Many of us would love to write a goodbye letter to our addictions. It’s a good exercise to voice how addiction made you feel and how you feel now that you are in recovery. And if you are still trying to find recovery, well then, it’s a great way to start that […]
An Open Letter To Those With Mental Illness
An open letter to those with mental illness Guest blog by Lindsey Frazier Dear reader, I am so terribly sorry that you suffer from mental illness, but know that you are not alone. I, too, know the stigma that comes along with having mental illness and I know just how hard […]
Before You Decide
Today, we are featuring a blog by a guest reader named Lindsey on suicide and her experiences. Dear Reader, I don’t know what you’re struggling with, what has brought you to this point, but I hope you will take a minute to read this.. I know where you’re at, the […]
Addiction-recovery treatment plans that work
An addiction-recovery treatment plan As a post-parent coach, Jane Adams PhD, has counseled many parents who’ve had to cope with a young adult’s substance abuse. She has followed them through the bewildering array of options for addicts, ranging from in-patient rehab to day treatment, 12-step programs to individualized or family therapy. Depending […]
4 of the best organizations that offer addiction-recovery coaching
Where to find addiction-recovery coaching Addiction-recovery coaching might sound unfamiliar to most people. For a long time, people have entered rehab or treatment facilities in order to find recovery. Many individuals have experienced successful recovery from addiction while in these facilities, but struggle with remaining in recovery after they leave. That […]
7 of the best addiction recovery apps
7 apps for addiction-recovery In today’s mobile age, innovations are constantly being made to improve industry methods. That is no different in the recovery industry. Sure, scheduled meetings in physical locations are still common and effective for many people in recovery. Mobile apps, however, are quickly changing–and improving–how people in recovery stay connected to […]
25 May
Addiction Recovery App at the Ohio Recovery Conference
Ascent’s presentation at the 2016 Ohio Recovery Conference Ohio’s 2016 Recovery Conference is quickly approaching. This conference will take place on June 1-2, 2016 and offer education to individuals in recovery and their family members throughout Ohio. This year’s hosts are the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities and the Ohio Department of Mental […]
Rise2Recovery: the new addiction recovery and mental health podcast is here
Rise2Recovery podcast: industry leaders in addiction and mental health Everyone has a story. Every single person has had experiences that have shaped their life, for better or worse. How each person reacts to those experiences can also affect the outcome. This is especially true for people in recovery or with mental health conditions. Every one […]
13 May
Let Your Voice Be Heard For Mental Health Awareness Month
What to know about Mental Health Awareness Month It’s hard to believe that May is already here. Summer is fast approaching and so are many great mental health and addiction events. The arrival of May also means more awareness around mental health. Yes, May is mental health awareness month so we have decided to […]
01 May
A new type of addiction-recovery app: The Ascent solution
What is addiction, really? ad·dic·tion əˈdikSH(ə)n/ noun noun: addiction; plural noun: addictions the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her. Although the […]
28 Apr
Learning about the Opiate Epidemic: Ohio’s 2016 Opiate Conference
Addiction recovery conferences and the Ascent app A couple of weeks ago we wrote about some of the events we would be attending this year relating to addiction and mental health. One of those events is the Ohio Opiate Conference which is being held in Columbus, Ohio next Monday and Tuesday and the other […]
13 Apr
Upcoming Recovery and Mental Health Events
Places to find Ascent Last week we wrote about all of the events popping up regarding addiction and mental health in Ohio and throughout the country. In order to expound on that fact and give readers additional insight into some of these events, we are going to outline some of the upcoming events that Ascent […]
09 Apr
Ideas that Work: Fighting the Drug Epidemic
Organizations fighting the drug epidemic There are informational and inspiring events taking place all over the country pertaining to mental health and the drug epidemics. In Ohio alone, we are seeing more of these type of events pop up. As we look to continue to learn and spread the word about the Ascent solution, we have […]
30 Mar
The Impact of the National Rx Drug Summit
This year’s National Rx Drug Summit in Atlanta kicked off on March 28th and goes through March 31st. The Summit is the largest collaboration of professionals in the nation from all different industries impacted by Rx drug abuse. The event was organized by Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers and consisted of some powerful panels. One […]