Depression: one of the world’s leading causes of disability
Early 2020 saw the Covid-19 pandemic strike fast and furiously across the globe. Governments quickly imposed strict stay-at-home orders, nationwide lockdowns, and heavy restrictions on any form of social interaction, all designed to curb the spread of the deadly virus. …
5 benefits of transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS
What is transcranial magnetic stimulation? Or TMS? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation therapy that has proved effective in the treatment of neurological and mental health conditions such as depression and general anxiety disorder. How …
Substance use rises during the pandemic… dangers and signs you may need to look at your use of drugs and alcohol
The United Nations World Drug report published in 2019 estimated that there were 35 million people worldwide with a drug problem. Various studies have shown that there has been a 13%-18% increase in the use of substances during the pandemic. …
Why we use equine therapy at our rehab in Spain?
Horses are intelligent and sensitive creatures and working with them can help those struggling with addiction and other mental health disorders. Working with horses teaches the importance of building healthy relationships, establishing and understanding boundaries, learning about responsibility and how …
Has your drinking increased during quarantine? Five signs that it may have got out of control…
As lockdown measures ease, many people are starting to look at the habits and behaviours they picked up during quarantine. If you have found that your consumption of alcohol has increased, then you are not alone. Whilst numerous studies are …
5 Tips to Manage your Sobriety in the Run Up to Christmas
Christmas, although celebrated across the globe for bringing magic and joy to an otherwise desolate few months, can be particularly difficult for those who struggle with mental health or addiction issues. December is renowned for over-indulgence, work parties and events …
Reasons to Travel to Ibiza Calm ‘Out of Season’
Unlike a large portion of business’s in Ibiza who operate on a seasonal basis, Ibiza Calm stays open all year round. Whilst Ibiza is famed for its long, hot summers many of our clients to travel to us out of …
5 Reasons to Travel Abroad for Rehab
So, you’ve taken the brave first step in admitting that you need help, but where should you seek it? It is important to understand that rehab is not a one-size-fits-all model, so it is vital to find the right place …
5 Tips for Maintaining your Recovery whilst Self-Isolating
Social distancing and self-isolation can be a struggle for anyone, but for those with in recovery this period of quarantine can be particularly difficult. You may feel like you’ve lost your sense of routine, feel disconnected with your support network. …
America’s Oxycontin Epidemic
“We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions of our death. But within this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live” (Jeffrey Epstein) Let’s abbreviate this…We get born, we …
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Why we use equine therapy at our rehab in Spain?May 12, 2021