There Are Therapeutic Options for All People and All Budgets
By Becca Owens More and more, American society is acknowledging the importance of prioritizing mental health in a person’s life. However, some people still don’t immediately recognize their need for...
View ArticleCan Clonazepam Affect My Memory?
Clonazepam is one of the most highly prescribed drugs in the country. People who have anxiety disorders or bipolar disorder use this medication to manage their mental illness. However, as with any...
View ArticleWords Matter: Why You Aren’t “So Addicted” to Something You Love
By Alanna Hilbink We’ve all heard people say it — and we’ve probably said it ourselves: “I’m so addicted to Game of Thrones.” “I’m OCD about making my bed.” “I was crying this morning and now I’m...
View ArticleWhy Suicide Awareness Should Always Be in the Spotlight
By Christa Banister Whether someone is a celebrated chef with Michelin star status or the fry cook at McDonald’s, the most talented rock star circling the globe or an aspiring musician with a small...
View ArticleAre Painful Memories of Trauma Linked to Addiction?
Is addiction hereditary? Is it caused by peer pressure? What about poverty or toxic stress? All of these can play a part, but there is another factor that often stands out. 75 percent of women and men...
View ArticleWhat’s the Story Behind Vets, Addiction, and Trauma?
There’s no doubt that veterans are among the most respected people in the world. They fight for our freedoms and experience unexplainable pain in harsh conditions. Although some veterans can return...
View ArticleWhat Happens When the Fighting Is Over and It’s Time to Come Back to Civilian...
What happens when the fighting is over and it’s time to come back to civilian life? For any military personnel, this can be one of the hardest transitions that they will ever face. A normal deployment...
View ArticleFor People in Underserved Communities, Getting Mental Health Care Is a Struggle
We all know how frustrating it can be to schedule a doctor’s appointment. The simple act of getting a real person on the other end of the phone can seem like an Olympic feat, much less nailing down an...
View ArticleTrauma Wounds and Addiction
“If you knew how excruciatingly uncomfortable it is to live in my own skin, you would understand why I do not want to be present in my body and in this world.” Anonymous Some version of this statement...
View ArticleCounseling for Hostage Victims
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potentially devastating disease that frequently leads to substance abuse and other psychological distress if it is not treated. Hostage victims usually...
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