Preparing For Your First Holiday Season in Recovery
Preparing For Your First Holiday Season in Recovery. The holidays should be a time for gathering, celebrating, expressing gratitude, and reflecting. Still, oftentimes, they bring...
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11 Things Your Therapist Wants You To Know
Seeking professional help for a substance use disorder or mental health disorder can be daunting at first. Will you like your therapist? What if the...
5 Things Not To Say To Someone Struggling With Depression
When talking about depression, the language we use matters. Even with the best intentions, things that might seem motivational can be hurtful to someone fighting...
The Role of Labeling & Stigmatization
The Role of Labeling & Stigmatization. It seems, labels such as “alcoholic,” “addict,” “junkie,” “user” are often used interchangeably for individuals struggling with substance use...
5 Ways to Wear Your Gratitude Gloves this Holiday Season
5 Ways to Wear Your Gratitude Gloves this Holiday Season. For many, the holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but...
Joker: A Complicated Depiction of Mental Illness in Society
The popular psychological thriller Joker, released this October, has turned heads in more than way one, becoming a topic of political satire and mental health...
Rising Suicide Rates Among Veterans
Rising Suicide Rates Among Veterans. According to multiple recent studies and news reports, suicide rates among veterans are steadily increasing over the last five years....
How Human Resources Departments Can Help Prevent Suicides
How Human Resources Departments Can Help Prevent Suicides. There has been a lot of buzz around the topics of suicide and the workplace since a...
Facts About Ketamine & Treatment-Resistant Depression
Ketamine & Treatment-Resistant Depression. 16 million adults in the United States have had at least one major depressive episode in a given year. Depression can...
Talking to Your Partner About Your Diagnosis
Talking to Your Partner About Your Diagnosis. Mental illness and addiction carry a heavy stigma. It can be hard enough just to talk about depression,...