One of the organs that is adversely impacted in cases of substance abuse or severe mental illnesses is the brain. The brain is like the control center of our body, responsible for our thoughts, actions, behaviors, speech, and emotions. At the same time, it is also at the center of mental illness and addiction.
Often when a mental illness is left unaddressed or someone indulges in substance abuse, the brain stops functioning as efficiently as it used to and a person’s cognitive skills can become impaired. When that happens, the person’s social skills may also decline. They may forget deadlines at work or have trouble managing their time. They may feel disorganized and have a hard time performing daily tasks or thinking clearly.
Cognitive impairment impacts a person’s normal functioning and ability to perform daily tasks or maintain healthy relationships. In such a scenario, taking help to address mental illness or overcome substance abuse can feel like a monumental task. Cognitive remediation therapy can stem the deterioration of cognitive skills and get the brain back to the way it is supposed to be.
At Invictus Health Group’s behavioral health center, the cognitive remediation treatment modality is designed to help individuals take back charge of their lives, and recovery, by correcting their impaired cognitive ability.