Anyone struggling with a mental health condition knows how debilitating it can be to their quality of life, in addition to their personal and professional relationships. Mood disorders like depression and social anxiety can get in the way of productivity and socialization. Friends, colleagues, family, and community members coping with such issues may feel isolated…
It’s an unfortunate reality that millions of Americans are struggling with alcohol addiction. This disease can wreck relationships and destroy families, and can even be fatal. However, there is help available for those dealing with alcohol use disorder. An alcohol addiction treatment program could be the right choice for you if you are struggling with…
A substance-induced mood disorder affects a person’s physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. However, identifying the exact causes can be difficult. Many people live with the symptoms of severe mental health disorders but are unable or unwilling to seek help. Some think they can just get over these symptoms or cannot see how their mental health…
You probably know someone who has experienced depression. You may even have had your own encounter with this debilitating mental health disorder. Depression is such a pervasive phenomenon that it’s almost impossible not to come across it at least once in your life. But where does it come from? Is depression genetic? A triggering event…
Millions of Americans either know someone with a mental health disorder or deal with one themselves. Mental health treatment in this country can sometimes be difficult to find, depending on your income and where you live. There are also a lot of unnecessary stigmas about mental health disorders. That’s why World Mental Health Day is…
Feelings of anxiety and depression are not uncommon in our overstimulated, overworked population. Although technically distinct conditions, anxiety and depression do often trigger similar symptoms. Additionally, struggling to cope with anxiety may in fact lead to developing depression or vice-versa, as they can be two sides of the same coin. Experiencing one or more challenging…
Many Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. However, there is hope. National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month, which is observed every September, highlights the struggles of those dealing with substance use disorders as well as their triumphs in overcoming them. Getting quality drug addiction treatment should not be difficult to find. That’s why…
With the abundance of treatment options and mental health professionals, each promising different approaches and better results, finding the right care for you or a loved one can be an added stressor in an already challenging situation. One of the first and most significant decisions you’ll need to make as you begin your addiction treatment…
So many people suffer from anxiety in the modern world that it’s almost more surprising to hear when someone is not anxious about an upcoming event or relationship or conflict in their lives than to hear a long list of anxiety-related feelings. Although anxiety is a widespread condition, it’s not always crippling. Many people are…