Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Monday 6th May 2024
Explore the profound connection between mental health and addiction recovery with Dr. Jason Powers on Positive Recovery MD. Learn how to empower your mind and embrace positive habits for a flourishing life.
18 minutes
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Dr. Jason Powers, MD
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Recovery Reimagined
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Mental health is integral to successful recovery, requiring simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental illness.
- Mindfulness and meditation practices are potent tools for managing mental health and aiding cognitive function.
- Observing and understanding one's thoughts can lead to better responses to life's challenges and cravings.
- Developing coping skills post-addiction involves embracing mindfulness, even during calm periods.
- Building emotional resilience through meditation and self-awareness is crucial in navigating recovery's hardships.
Mental health plays a significant role in recovery... If you're not treating addiction and mental illness, you're not treating either.
Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery, delves into the crucial role mental health plays in addiction recovery on the "Positive Recovery MD" podcast. In this enlightening episode, he highlights the intertwined nature of mental illness and substance use disorders, emphasizing the importance of treating both for successful recovery.