Author: Shernide Delva A controversial blog is making its rounds on the internet this week, and it reminds us that mental illness stigma remains a real and grave problem. Considering May…
Author: Justin Mckibben The year is 2016, and pretty much everyone you know who is old enough to use a phone has one in their pocket that can play their…
Author: Shernide Delva Yay! You graduated college! Diploma in hand ready to go… Wait, now what? That exact question is what college graduates struggle to cope with. Post-college depression is…
Author: Justin Mckibben Recently a post came across my news-feed on Facebook about how a motorcycle works company was holding a contest for voters to help determine which female models…
Author: Shernide Delva There are many theories on why some people struggle with addiction and others do not. Some say it is due to environmental factors while others point to…
Author: Justin Mckibben Since back in 1949, Mental Health America and other affiliate organizations all over America have led the charge in a collective observance of National Mental Health Month…
Author: Justin Mckibben I know what you’re thinking… but just set aside that thought for a second. Many of us know the flaws of contempt prior to investigation. So I…
Author: Shernide Delva It turns out most of our perceptions about loneliness are all wrong. Many people associate loneliness with old age. We picture the elderly women or man battling…
Author: Shernide Delva When most people think of the word “addict,” they usually think of drugs or alcohol. However, addiction does not just limit itself to substances. In fact, more…
Author: Justin Mckibben Selfishness, self-centeredness… these issues have become a commonality in our culture. The alcoholic or addict in recovery probably has had some time to reflect and discuss the…
Author: Shernide Delva On Wednesday night, CNN aired a town hall discussion on the opioid epidemic. The hour-long special was hosted by news anchor Anderson Cooper and CNN chief correspondent…
Author: Justin Mckibben In a historic turn of events for legislators in the home of the Buckeyes, Ohio lawmakers in the House have passed a medical marijuana plan after an…