Mental Health

Young Adult and Teen Depression Now More Prominent Than in Mid 2000s

Teens Facing Serious Psychological Distress Many believe there is a growing mental health crisis for teens across America. Now a new study suggests teen depression may be even more serious than we think. Researchers from the San Diego State University... Learn More

Childhood Trauma and Developing Dissociative Disorders

The Trauma of Adolescence in America All across America, there are children suffering from adverse experiences, and many of these begin in the home. Frightening, dangerous, or violent events can cause severe side effects for children, whether they witness it... Learn More

Should Ketamine Nasal Spray Be Approved for Treating Depression?

This week the Food and Drug Administration officially approved the use of a chemical sibling to ketamine for depression. In a move that is considered controversial by many, approving this kind of substance as a new form of treatment may... Learn More

Is Your Mental Health Suffering Due to Digital Hoarding?

While many hoarders tend to stash a surplus of junk in their homes or storage spaces, the new phenomenon of “digital hoarding” refers to those who can’t seem to empty their inbox or thin out their online photo albums. Additionally,... Learn More

5 New Year’s Recovery Resolutions to Consider Keeping for 2019

Make Recovery Resolutions Count in 2019 Every year, a lot of us tell or hear jokes about those oh-so-elusive New Year’s Resolutions. Whether out loud or in meme form, we will come across jokes about the resolutions we didn’t keep... Learn More

What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Do They Impact Addiction?

Breaking Down Cognitive Distortions One of the most powerful tools we have for treating substance use disorder and many mental health issues is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of innovative intervention focuses on addressing dysfunctional thoughts, emotions and behaviors,... Learn More

Opioid Orphans: Children Losing Their Parents In Drug Crisis

One of the greatest tragedies of the opioid epidemic is how it devastates families. The most recent numbers, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), show that 115 people die every day from opioid overdose in the US. Out of the... Learn More

What Video Game Addiction and Opioids Have in Common

(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) Right away, there are going to be some people reading this who (like me) love to spend more than a few hours... Learn More

Cosmetic Surgery Addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Once upon a time, cosmetic surgery was a little more taboo. With exception to correcting physical deformities, surgery of fashion instead of function was a little less mainstream. Today, it is widely accepted and the doctors highly trained and respected... Learn More

National Gratitude Month: Use November for Improving Recovery Author: Justin Mckibben Being the month of THANKSgiving, not to mention the month of Veterans Day to show appreciation for the armed forces, it should come as no surprise that November is recognized by many as National Gratitude Month.... Learn More

4 Easy Ways of Helping Others in Addiction Recovery Author: Justin Mckibben Studying Compassionate Goals A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology actually states that compassionate goals we set are about "- striving to help others and avoiding selfish behavior" for example, "making a positive difference in someone... Learn More

Dave Grohl Discusses Cornell, Bennington and Mental Health Stigmas Author: Shernide Delva If there's anyone who understands the shock of losing a bandmate to suicide, it’s Dave Grohl. Back in 1994, Nirvana’s lead singer Kurt Cobain took his own life in his Seattle home. At the time Grohl was... Learn More

Young Adult and Teen Depression Now More Prominent Than in Mid 2000s

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