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Today’s mental health and addiction treatment programs offer more ways than ever to help women overcome their struggles. One of those options is a partial hospitalization program, also referred to as PHP. With a women’s PHP, you have more flexibility than a residential program alongside a higher level of care than an intensive outpatient program…
The incredible peer and societal pressures to look a certain way can manifest themselves both emotionally and physically in young women all over the world. Sadly, this can turn into a destructive cycle and take a serious toll on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Thankfully, there is help available through eating disorder treatment centers.…
Approximately 17 million people in the United States battle alcohol dependence. While an alcohol use disorder tends to affect more men than women, women have alcohol-related issues unique unto themselves. Plus, research actually shows that alcohol use and abuse among women only increase, putting them at higher risk of some alcohol-related problems than men. Alcohol…
If you’re wondering how you can show support on National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re here to help. A great start is educating yourself and learning as much as possible about eating disorders. There are a number of resources online that can assist with this, and you can reach out to professionals like the team…
An eating disorder is a complicated mental health condition that can manifest itself in severe symptoms. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week helps shed light on the seriousness of eating disorders and dispels some of the myths surrounding them. Crossroads works day in and day out to support women needing treatment for an eating disorder.…
Over-eating is common. Nearly everyone has done it at least once. However, binge eating is a different thing altogether, and it can be hazardous. It can lead to unhealthy habits and a full-blown eating disorder. Binge eating disorder is actually more common than both bulimia and anorexia. That means that people who are eating fast…
At Crossroads, we are focused on women helping women. Recovery from an eating disorder is not a simple task. Engaging in intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment services can help women recover safely and effectively. An IOP is flexible and allows women to build life skills and critical coping methods to get back to a healthy lifestyle.…
Those who are facing eating disorders know that they are challenging conditions to manage. Everyone’s experience is a little different, as is their relationship with food, self-esteem, body image, and other contributing factors. Recovery is not as easy as just eating more, and individuals should not view anorexia relapse as a sign that treatment or…
Group therapy can benefit many who are struggling with substance use or eating disorders. A critical part of any treatment program, especially when it comes to addiction, is to involve both the addicted individual and those affected by a loved one’s addiction. At Crossroads, our group therapy program is designed to help you work together…
It can be extremely challenging and frustrating for those struggling with a mental health disorder to try and help themselves or a loved one. Identifying and treating mental health issues like personality disorders is of the utmost importance. Like many conditions, personality disorders take different forms, and the symptoms in one person could look different…