
Understanding Hoarding as a Mental Health Disorder
“Hoarding is distinct from many other mental health disorders because intervention often requires the engagement of the community” ~ Kate Kysow The definition of hoarding

“Hoarding is distinct from many other mental health disorders because intervention often requires the engagement of the community” ~ Kate Kysow The definition of hoarding

“This is a national emergency, and the time for swift and deliberate action is now.” – AACAP President Gabrielle A. Carlson, M.D. This week, the

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Every September, Recovery Month is dedicated to the support for and promotion of substance use recovery and evidence-based treatments. This year’s theme, “Recovery is for

“[People] are not looking at a true reflection of themselves. They don’t realize it is a distorted mirror.” – Dr. Shadi Kourosh The increased time

COVID-19 causes increased adverse effects among those with at least one pre-existing, underlying health condition. Commonly known pre-existing conditions include lung disease, obesity, liver disease,

Much controversy surrounds sex addiction. Although it is widely recognized as a mental disorder in psychological and counseling circles, it is yet to be formally

Thankfully, menopause is not the taboo subject it once was. This climacteric period between a woman’s reproductive and elderly years is generally perceived as one

“This has been an incredibly uncertain and stressful time for many people, and we are seeing an increase in consumption, difficulty in accessing lifesaving treatments

Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original and arguably most well-known of all the 12-step programs. AA was formed to
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