How To Make a Mental Health Recovery Action Plan
Key Takeaways A mental health recovery action plan (WRAP) provides structure and support: A Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a personalized guide developed with a therapist to help individuals manage symptoms, identify triggers, and maintain long-term mental wellness. Recovery plans are tailored to individual mental health needs: WRAPs can support people managing anxiety, depression, trauma, […]
Using the OARS Communication Strategy During Motivational Interviewing
Key Takeaways Motivational interviewing (MI) helps people work through resistance to change: MI is a client-centered counseling approach designed to strengthen internal motivation and help individuals explore ambivalence around addiction recovery and mental health treatment. The OARS communication strategy is a core MI technique: OARS stands for Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries — communication […]
How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last?
Key Takeaways Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically appear within 8 hours of the last drink and can last from several days to a week or longer, ranging from mild tremors and anxiety to severe complications like seizures and hallucinations. The severity and duration of withdrawal depend on factors such as the frequency and amount of alcohol […]