Getting Help for Mental Illness

In the United States, we have a long record of ignoring mental illness or mistreating it. From institutionalizing those with developmental disabilities to reading about

February 12, 2021

Can Mindfulness Meditation Help Recovery?

What factors contribute to relapse when you’re in recovery? Availability of a substance certainly contributes. Difficulties in finding a job or a place to live

February 11, 2021

Letting Go of the Past to Prevent Relapse

Once you’ve gone through a detox period and initial therapy to stabilize your substance abuse problem, you may think the worst is over. And while

February 10, 2021

How You Can Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single

Feeling blue because you’re single on Valentine’s Day and not anywhere near ready for dating? Instead of feeling down on yourself or lonely, make it

February 5, 2021

Substance-Free Ways to Cope With Anxiety and Depression

If you’ve been diagnosed with anxiety or depression–or maybe you’re just feeling stressed and a little down–there are things you can do to supplement any

February 1, 2021

Living With a Narcissist

Given the choice, the best response to when you have a narcissistic personality in your life is to get as far away from them as

January 26, 2021

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact On Mental Health

Let’s see a show of hands–how many people are feeling more relaxed with less anxiety and depression during the pandemic? Now, how many are experiencing

January 25, 2021

Am I Experiencing an Anxiety Attack?

You experience a stressful situation. Your heart starts pounding and you’re having trouble breathing. You start breathing too fast and maybe even hyperventilating. You have

January 25, 2021

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing uses a nonjudgmental approach to counseling that focuses on the patient and helps discover why you should want to change your behavior without

January 19, 2021

Military Service, PTSD, and Addiction

Most Americans honor veterans and respect their service to their country. Yet many don’t understand the full consequences and long-term effects of combat or why

January 16, 2021

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