Many people live with mental health problems for their entire lives, never seeking support. Help your loved one overcome their illness and get their life back. At CanAm Interventions, we are trained to support persons with complex mental health and trauma related intervention. We collaborate and consult with psychologist, psychiatrist, nurse, lawyers, recovery coaches, and/or …
Too often, sufferers of mental illnesses don’t seek help because of a fear of being labeled as “crazy”. The perpetual negative stigma surrounding mental illness presents a significant barrier that prevents people from obtaining the proper treatment for mental illness. This social stigma leads to feelings of shame and denial, exacerbating the problem rather than …
Mental health problems are much more common than people realize. Mental health issues can affect everyone, from young children to the elderly. It is often marked by distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities. This may present as waning performance at work, worsening communication with others, difficulty paying attention in school, or …
CanAm Interventions was established to provide something rare in the world of addiction intervention. Founded by Patricia Pike, CanAm Interventions has become the lifesaving conduit between the addiction epidemic and a long -term solution. By effectively empowering addicts and their families with the necessary tools, CanAm Interventions is able to not only help each individual …
Substance Use Disorders can affect the family. Substance abuse can wreak havoc on a family in many ways, whether it be lack of trust, poor communication, dishonesty, worry and much more. When there is a loved one who is during their addiction, the whole family tends to suffer. However, when the identified patient seeks help …
Not to mention the different health risks, users of Methamphetamine tend to have many different traits such as visibly faster speech, poor hygiene or tooth decay. However, there are also many more health risks associated with the use of this drug. Since it typically creates a sense of euphoria and tends to create many sleepless …
When you know someone is going through a difficult time, it can b e a sensitive issue to approach. What is the best way to support someone if you believe they may be dealing with difficulties with their mental health? If you are already aware that there is something wrong and that someone you know …
“Each one teaches one.” Healthy attachment can often begin with trauma. Many people who are on the path of healing from trauma are learning how to restore feelings of safety and security. This begins a cycle of learning how to rebuild healthy relationships with others, more importantly finding others who are interested in healthy, positive …
Grief can be the price we pay for loving. There are many different circumstances that one might need to grieve, such as processing a breakup, drug of choice, friendship or change in life. This could be processing a breakup, drug of choice, friendship, change in life or much more. No matter what, it is a …
The effects on the families dealing with a loved one’s untreated mental health issues. When a family member is struggling with a mental health disorder, it usually affects more than just that individual, particularly the individual’s family. Families can be totally at a loss of how to best help their loved one. Education not only …
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