Any kind of mental health diagnosis in the family can be tough to deal with. Suddenly, you’re in uncharted territory with new uncertainties and challenges
The holidays are often portrayed as merry and filled with laughter, cheer, and love. For many of us, however, the reality is quite different. Seasonal
How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
Paranoia is classified as a pattern of irrational thinking that causes unfounded suspicion and mistrust of other people. While it is normal for all of us
Psychosis occurs when a person’s thinking becomes dysregulated, and they experience a reality that differs from other people’s. Psychosis can include auditory and visual hallucinations,
“If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it specializes in managing
“Stigma against mental illness is a scourge with many faces” ~ Elyn R. Saks Stigma refers to our negative social perceptions of a person or
Around 841,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose in the last 20 years.[1] Synthetic opioids are the primary driver of overdose fatalities and account
“[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,
“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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