Great Oaks Recovery Center Blog

In a world full of noise, journaling offers a rare kind of quiet. It’s just you, a blank page, and whatever thoughts are waiting to spill out. Whether it’s a notebook beside your bed or a notes app on your phone, journaling...

Anxiety is a universal human emotion—something everyone experiences from time to time. Whether it's nervousness before a big presentation or the worry we feel when a loved one is sick, anxiety can be a normal and even helpful response to stress.  However,...

Depressive disorder is more than just occasional sadness or a rough week—it’s a serious mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and behave. Mental Health America reports that more than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from major depression,...

An important aspect of a successful daily recovery practice is using techniques that support your mental and physical wellness. Some people love to exercise first thing in the morning. Others only scroll social media channels once per day. Still others pay close...

Suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., particularly among youth and young adults. Though recent data shows a decline in suicidal ideation—from nearly 13% in 2021 to 10% in 2024—and in attempts among teens—from 3.6% to 2.7%—suicide tragically still...

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Whether it's the weight of trauma or PTSD, the grip of addiction, or the quiet storm of depression and anxiety, many of us face challenges that can feel overwhelming. In these moments, resilience—the capacity to adapt,...

When you are struggling to overcome a substance use disorder, it might seem like everyone you encounter has some advice they feel compelled to share. Your family members will have thoughts. Your friends will have opinions. Your coworkers may have something to...

For many of us, life can feel like a constant cycle of simply getting by. Paying bills, staying healthy, handling responsibilities—these are important, but they sometimes leave little room for deeper reflection. But what happens when we move beyond the basics and...

In today’s digital world, recovery doesn’t have to happen alone. Whether you're healing from alcohol or substance use, managing mental health challenges, or seeking emotional balance, a growing number of apps offer structured, science-backed, and community-driven tools that can be accessed right...

Social media is a nearly unavoidable part of daily life. For many people, it's a way to stay connected, entertained, or informed. But according to the nonprofit Annie E. Casey Foundation, “mul­ti­ple stud­ies have found a strong link between heavy social media...