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Students in Teletherapy: The Trend on College Campuses
More than 60% of college students report experiencing at least one mental health issue during the academic year, citing reasons such as academic pressure, depression, anxiety and financial difficulties...
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State of the Debate: Probing the Needle Exchange Question
The subject of needle exchanges for IV drug users has been controversial since Tacoma, WA, adopted the first such program in 1988. Advocates urged local governments to allow people who inject drugs to...
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Overcoming Denial: When an Addicted Loved One Doesn’t Want Help
When your loved one is among the 23.5 million Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol, it’s only natural to want to help them. However, promoting treatment is rarely as easy as telling someone they need...
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Disability for Depression – What Any Employee Can Benefit From Knowing
Is depression a disability? Ask anyone suffering a severe depression episode, in which they can’t get out of bed or see themselves living even one more day, and you’re sure to see just how impactful...
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Why is Depression in Women More Common?
Why do women suffer from depression more than men do? Depression, which is both treatable and common, seems to impact women’s mental health more than men. One study, published by the National...
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The Modern Man’s Guide to Spiritual Health
I tend to cringe a little when I hear people use the word ‘spirituality.’ That’s not at all a knock against the practice, I believe I am a very spiritual person, but I found in early recovery it was a...
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15 Constructive Topics to Discuss in Therapy
So you know you need some help, and therapy is probably the answer. But you’re nervous about starting because you don’t know which topics to breach in therapy. Feeling this way is perfectly normal....
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I Feel Dead Inside… Is It a Disorder? – Understanding Depersonalization Disorder
Though the phrase may seem exaggerated, feeling “dead inside” is a real state and one many people can relate to. The experience may be difficult to imagine for those who haven’t gone through it. It’s...
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12-Step Tips for Identifying Character Defects
The 12-step process was developed by Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson in 1935 and is now employed by many rehabilitation groups around the world. By working through 12 detailed steps intended...
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How to Take Things Less Personally at Work and in Life
Experiencing days when you’re a bit more sensitive to criticism or feedback is normal. Maybe you’re feeling unusually stressed or didn’t get enough sleep the night before. However, getting defensive or...
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Acute Stress Disorder
For many people, stress is a normal part of life. Anything from a busy workday to familial obligations makes stress levels rise. While it’s normal to experience occasional stress, there are times when...
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What Is Emotional Wellness? Plus, Emotional Wellness Tips
We live in a world that emphasizes logic over emotion. As a result, you may view emotions as a sign of weakness and ignore signs that your emotional well-being is compromised. However, emotions exist...
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Women’s Health Issues in Addiction Treatment: Interview with Director of...
Of the roughly 7-10 million Americans who needed treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions in 2008, according to an estimate by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, women...
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How to Quit Cocaine: 5 Tips From the Experts
Cocaine is classified as a hard drug and is illegal to possess or consume. That has not stopped it from developing a reputation for being safer than drugs like meth and heroin, thanks to its use among...
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How Florida Is Spending Opioid Settlement Funds
The federal government has given states millions to address the opioid crisis. Each awarded state can independently decide how it uses the funds to better its community. Let’s take a look at the...
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IV Lounges: A New Wellness Trend?
IV therapy, or IV drip therapy, is a term used frequently to describe the process of pushing fluids into the body to enhance the health and well-being of a client. This isn’t a new service or...
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Why Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work
Employee wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular with employers that hope to encourage employees to live healthier lifestyles, thereby reducing absenteeism and health care costs and making...
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Analysis Paralysis: 10 Signs You’re Overthinking It
Analysis paralysis is a common form of overthinking. While impulsive decision-making carries its own set of consequences, spending too much time contemplating your options can do more harm than good....
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12 Reasons Why We Turn To Substance Abuse
A Look At The Reasons Why We Abuse Drugs And Alcohol Many of us know the challenges and struggles that accompany drug and alcohol addiction. Whether it’s financial, emotional, psychological or...
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What Is a Psychotic Break? The Triggers and Treatments Everyone Should Know...
A psychotic break can happen suddenly but with the potential to cause lifelong issues. Learn what a psychotic break is, as well as the symptoms, triggers and treatments, so you can seek help...
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