Brain Focused Care

Can Mental Illness Be Cured?

When most people think of the word “cure,” they mean that an illness or ailment is gone forever. Because it is considered a chronic condition, mental illness doesn’t work that way. But there’s hope.

How Do Hallucinogens Affect The Brain?

Even though they’re often used at festivals, parties, and concerts, the way hallucinogens affect the brain isn’t fun and exciting.

Can Traumatic Stress Change Our Brains?

Living with traumatic stress can make you highly reactive, constantly stressed, incredibly anxious, impulsive, and irrational at times. All of these changes are symptoms that occur because of the way traumatic stress affects the brain.

6 Ways You Can Start Improving Your Mental Health Every Day

Stress, distressing emotions, and unexpected challenges can easily affect your mental well-being, but there’s hope. Small daily lifestyle changes can help enhance your mental health.

How Do Benzodiazepines Affect The Brain?

When individuals misuse benzodiazepines, use them for an extended period of time, or consume the substances recreationally, the medications can negatively affect the brain. Here’s how.

How Mental Health and Addiction Are Connected

Here’s what you need to know about how mental health and substance use disorders are connected and how they’re treated.

How Does Opioid Use Affect The Brain?

Despite the advantages of opioids, individuals taking opioids medically or recreationally should know that misusing these drugs can affect the brain. Here’s how.

How Clinical Depression Affects The Brain

Individuals living with clinical depression don’t recover from their feelings of hopelessness and sadness as easily. This is because clinical depression can physically change the brain. Here’s how.

5 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Excursions In The Prescott Region

Outdoor excursions can help lighten the load, boost your self-esteem, and change your life for the better. Here are 5 of our favorite can’t miss outdoor activities in the Prescott area.

Why COVID-19 Has Contributed To A Rise In Depression

Experts believe that the pandemic contributed to a rise in depression for many reasons. Let’s examine each factor in more detail.