Hypnotherapy is an adjunctive method of treating health conditions or specific symptoms through hypnosis. When someone is subjected to hypnotherapy, they are put into a state of hypnotic awareness that allows them to experience detached external attention and concentrate on their internal experiences. Some people use it in the treatment of anxiety disorders and phobias. A…
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term treatment that teaches individuals new ways of thinking to change their behavior. According to CBT, people’s perception of life’s events impacts their behavior and feelings. The goal of therapy is to explore and develop solutions to everyday challenges and behaviors. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar…
Cocaine addiction, also known as cocaine use disorder, occurs when a person continues to use cocaine despite the serious cognitive, behavioral, and physical consequences. A person may also become dependent if they continue to use cocaine regularly. It is possible to snort or inject powdered cocaine. Rock crystal cocaine is known as crack. The smoke…
Opioid Use Disorder is defined as “a pattern of opioid use that results in clinically significant functional impairment or distress”. Signs and symptoms of opioid dependence include tolerance, withdrawal, repeated attempts to stop taking the drug, impaired performance at school or work, and social difficulties related to opioid dependence. According to National Institute on Drug…
Shared Psychotic Disorder refers to a condition where an individual who does not have a primary mental health problem believes the delusions of another individual with a similar condition. Even if a spouse has otherwise good mental health, she could become convinced of her husband’s delusions. Baillarger identified the psychotic disorder in 1860. It went…