Social Media, the Ultimate Disconnector
This article discusses suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of […]
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Mental Health Archives
How Chronic Stress in a Toxic Culture Drives Addiction
“In the most health-obsessed society ever, all is not well,” wrote addiction expert Gabor Maté in The Myth of Normal in 2022. “Multibillion-dollar industries bank on people’s ongoing investment—mental and […]
Addiction Treatment and Co-Occurring Disorders
“Substance use disorder is a highly prevalent condition, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and burden on the healthcare system,” wrote Muhammad Iqbal, and Charles and Frances Levin in their 2019 […]
What Is Tough Love?
“You must practice tough love!”“Let them hit rock bottom!” For decades, we’ve heard these common recommendations come from the medical profession, therapists, friends, and even the recovery community itself. Unfortunately, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the effects of mental illness, encourage those who are struggling to seek help, and […]
The Importance of Mental Health
One of the biggest focuses in our society today is the topic of mental health. Now, more than ever, our culture is realizing that taking care of our minds is […]
TBI Lake Norman is Now Open!
Everyone at The Blanchard Institute is eager to expand our outpatient services and support with a second North Carolina addiction treatment facility. This new Lake Norman location comes in part […]
Put Your Mental Health First in the New Year
The new year is upon us and although the world around us may still seem wobbly, we can steady our lives by prioritizing our mental health. In the United States, […]
Virtual / Telehealth Services
TBI provides telehealth / virtual services for all levels of outpatient care Dear Clients, Families & Friends, First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are remaining safe […]
Pain Management (without Opioids)
PAIN MANAGEMENT WITHOUT OPIOIDS As our country’s opioid epidemic continues to impact every state, community, and town in the United States, the shocking toll of this epidemic has caught the […]