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What Scripture Teaches About Healing and the Mind
The Bible speaks often about the mind, emotional struggles, and God’s desire to bring healing to His people. Long before modern psychology, Scripture acknowledged anxiety, grief, trauma, fear, depression-like experiences, and the need for support and restoration. Today, science helps us understand how the brain works , while Scripture helps us understand why healing matters  and where true hope comes from . Together, they offer a holistic path for body, mind, and spirit. 1. G

Dr. Diana Yates, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Nov 143 min read
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The Role of Medication in Recovery: Facts vs. Misconceptions
Recovery from addiction and mental health challenges is a deeply personal journey—one that involves the mind, body, and spirit. For many people, medication can be an important tool in stabilizing symptoms, supporting mood, improving sleep, or reducing cravings so they can fully engage in therapy and spiritual healing. Yet misconceptions about medication often lead people to avoid help that could truly support their recovery. Scripture reminds us: “My people perish for lack of

Dr. Diana Yates, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Nov 143 min read
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The Science of Trauma and How It Affects the Brain
Trauma is more than an emotional wound — it is a physical one. Research over the last several decades has shown that traumatic experiences create measurable, lasting changes in the brain. These changes can influence how a person thinks, feels, reacts, and relates to others, often long after the traumatic event has passed. Understanding this science helps us replace shame with compassion and offers hope that healing is not only possible — it is biological. What Is Trauma? Trau

Dr. Diana Yates, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Nov 143 min read
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Understanding Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders: Why It Matters
Substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health conditions commonly occur together. Large national studies—including the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)—show that approximately 9.2 million adults in the U.S. live with co-occurring disorders , meaning they experience both a substance use disorder and at least one mental health condition. Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (S

Dr. Diana Yates, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Nov 143 min read
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