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Addiction & Mental Health Blog - Page 9 of 23

In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Rehab: What’s the Difference?

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When you start looking for addiction or mental health treatment, you’ll quickly run into two phrases: in network and out of network. The difference can change what you pay by a wide margin, and sometimes whether your plan pays anything at

Insomnia and Substance Use: How Sleep Problems and Addiction Connect

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When you cannot sleep, the nights feel endless and the days feel impossible. It is no wonder so many people reach for something to help: a nightcap, a gummy, a sleeping pill or a leftover prescription. At first, it may seem

Loneliness and Mental Health: Why Connection Matters

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Loneliness is the painful gap between the connection you want and the connection you have. It is not the same as being alone. You can feel lonely at a crowded party, in an open-plan office or even in a long marriage.

Do Marketplace Plans in Texas Cover Rehab?

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor If you buy health insurance on your own in Texas, you likely shop through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov. Texas uses the federal Marketplace platform rather than running its own state exchange. A common question for people considering addiction or

Men and Depression: Signs That Often Go Unrecognized

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Depression does not always look like tears or staying in bed. In many men, it shows up as a short fuse, constant exhaustion, working late every night, drinking more than usual or back pain that never quite goes away. Because those

Mental Health Parity Law: What It Means for Your Rehab Coverage

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor For many years, health plans could cover mental health and addiction treatment far less generously than other medical care, with higher copays, stricter day limits or tougher approval rules. Mental health parity laws were written to change that. If you’re seeking

Mindfulness for Anxiety: Simple Practices That Calm the Mind

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Anxiety lives in the future. It pulls your attention toward what might go wrong: the email you have not answered, the symptom you looked up, the conversation you are dreading. Mindfulness works in the opposite direction. It is the practice of

Panic Disorder: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor A panic attack can come out of nowhere. Your heart pounds, your chest tightens, you cannot catch your breath and a wave of terror tells you something is terribly wrong. Many people who have their first panic attack are convinced they

Postpartum Depression and Substance Use: Signs and Support

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor The weeks and months after having a baby are often described as joyful, and they can be. They can also be exhausting, lonely and frightening. Many new parents feel weepy or overwhelmed for a short time. For some, those feelings deepen

Prior Authorization for Rehab: How It Works and What to Expect

Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor You’ve found a treatment program, you’ve checked your insurance, and then you hear a new term: prior authorization. It’s a common step between deciding to get help and starting treatment, and it’s often misunderstood. Knowing how it works can take some

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