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If you have started to think about how you want to kill yourself, your suicidal thoughts are no longer passive. You may have been suffering for a long time, and…

…bottom, these problems may not seem temporary, but they are. If the thought of killing yourself scares you, that’s actually a good sign. The part of you that’s scared is…

…focus. It’s crucial in recovery to give yourself compassion and grace. It’s about progress, not perfection! Self-care is one way we can give ourselves self-love. It helps us to feel…

About This Service Housing is known to be cornerstone in the overall health and mental health of all individuals. The Residential Care Program at MHASCK offers programs and services designed…

…across Tennessee providing outpatient care. Foundational services include Behavioral health, primary care, family practice and case management since 1960. Specialty care is also available, and includes psychiatry, pediatrics, cardiology, dermatology,…

In the long-term, cutting back on the amount of alcohol you drink is usually a very healthy thing to do. But it can be hard to cut back—let alone stop…

While it’s safe to stop using heroin by yourself, you’ll have a much better time if you get help and support! When you suddenly stop taking a drug (such as…

…our emotions without getting overwhelmed. Doing self-care and using the coping skills we have learned in our recovery helps so much. When addressing our emotions, we need to have some…

…with your true self. How long does this journey take? The good news is that the discovery of self leads to more happiness and contentment. You are able to live…

…getting regular sleep, and practicing self-care can also help. The distance makes it easier to find their reasons for living. Tracking your suicidal thoughts Passive ideation involves thoughts of wanting…

…checking in with yourself about your use. Ask yourself: Am I talking to my doctor regularly about how my use affects me? Do I find myself needing to use more…

…or substances Isolation Blaming others Anger or fighting Self-harm Self-sabotage Negative self-talk Emotional Eating The way we learn our coping skills is by modeling how we see our caregivers and…

…recharge. Here are some easy self-care activities that can help you feel recharged: Listening to your favorite songs or music that makes you feel energized Grounding yourself and practicing deep…

…to fit in but end up feeling disconnected from your true self. Or maybe you don’t engage in talk about sex and find yourself left out of social circles. Try…

…to function in the world and make it a better place, you need to take care of yourself—and then find ways to help however you can. Is it selfish to…

…on eggshells. Your feelings matter. It’s okay to experience intense emotions and also want things to change. Take time to check in with yourself. Ask yourself: What emotions does your…

When I was in my addiction I couldn’t take care of myself. How can you take care of others? Rachel, Georgia When we are actively using, we usually question who…

…skills and get to know yourself well enough that you can pay attention to signs that something is off with your body and/or mind. Here are some self-care strategies you…

…limit how much they’ll pay for certain brand-name medications. Medicaid and Medicare Part D cover mental health medications. If you have prescription benefits from a Medicare Advantage Plan or something…