by Aspire | Dec 28, 2020 | Aspire
Recovering from substance abuse is a lifelong commitment and involves re-discovering your purpose in life. You will need to make active changes to maintain sobriety, including changing your lifestyle habits and your social network. Once you have achieved a place of...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Aspire | Dec 18, 2020 | Aspire, Behavioral Health
Christmas this year will be much more challenging than average, especially for those dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. Throughout the pandemic, many celebrations have been cancelled this year, graduations, weddings, and holidays included. However,...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Aspire | Dec 10, 2020 | Adolescents, Aspire, Behavioral Health
This year has been a long and trying year for most people. For many it has exacerbated existing mental health issues, created new mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and intensified substance abuse issues. As the year is coming to an end it is natural...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Aspire | Nov 23, 2020 | Aspire
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many people that creates a mix of excitement and anxiety. From Thanksgiving to New Year’ Day, the holiday season creates emotional highs and lows. For people with mental health or substance abuse issues, that creates...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Aspire | Nov 20, 2020 | Aspire, Behavioral Health
Losing a loved one can cause unbearable pain and sadness. Grief and mourning are normal reactions to the loss of someone you care about. The grieving process can include intensive symptoms of loss and depression and it is not unusual for that to last up to six months....				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Aspire | Nov 9, 2020 | Aspire, Behavioral Health
Teenagers across the country are struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are forced to attend school through virtual learning, feeling isolated and bored sitting at home and not able to see their friends. That isolation is leading to fear and anxiety...