Occasional nerves and worry are an expected part of daily life—no one is safe from feeling the sting of anxiety at some point or another. Feeling nervous before taking a…
The rise and pervasiveness of post-traumatic stress disorder worldwide have demanded we approach others — not just those in addiction treatment — with more care and intention. This includes how…
The reach of alcoholism extends far beyond the person struggling with the addiction. It affects families in often dramatic and life-altering ways. While most family members adapt or have the…
There are many types of mental health disorders. While many of these can share similar symptoms, it’s important to understand that a disorder may affect one person differently than another….
An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear. Though this type of mental health disorder can impact us all differently, there are several…
A toxic relationship can cause pain and self-doubt that follows you years into the future, even after breaking off a relationship and moving forward with your life. The end of…
There is a clear connection between mental health and substance abuse. People often turn to substances as a means of numbing uncomfortable feelings, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. This type…
Many times, when we can’t bring ourselves to get ready for the day when we crawl back into bed in the middle of the afternoon, we wonder to ourselves, “What’s…
Fatal drug overdoses have claimed the lives of more than half a million people in the last decade alone. Faced now with the coronavirus pandemic, the threat is only growing….
I was anxiously lamenting all the little fires in my life to a friend over tea recently. “There’s so much, and I don’t even know where to begin. How do…