Coming to terms with a new normal can be a difficult thing. For those of us in recovery, we must come to terms with our…
“When things feel overwhelming, take a moment to reflect, and you’ll soon be back on track,” says Harriet Griffey, author of “When it’s all too…
Being the parent of a teenager or adult with a substance use disorder is incredibly stressful, and many parents find themselves struggling to cope. Loving…
Addiction and mental illness share a close and troubling relationship. Co-occurring mental health disorders are extremely common in people struggling with addiction, and substance abuse…
Mood disorders involve drastic changes in a person’s mood; there are a number of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive…
Anxiety affects millions of people each year, and unfortunately, many people don’t seek help even when they’ve long needed it. Experts say that anxiety is…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone has witnessed a traumatic event – and the symptoms can really hold someone back in several areas of…
There is a great deal of stigma associated with mental illness in our culture, in part because people with mental illnesses are often considered a…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is experienced by nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States, and 1 in nearly 100 children. OCD is considered a…
You may love your job, or be just doing what it takes to make ends meet. Either way, you may experience burnout in the workplace.…