More Thanks, More Happiness
The spirit of November’s holiday is gratitude. But giving gratefulness more air time in our heads year-round could do wonders for our psychological health. Research clearly demonstrates the direct [...]
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts
If you live with a mental health issue like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, you are probably intimately familiar with intrusive thoughts. Since these can be so [...]
Navigating Your First Sober Thanksgiving
For many people, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate and indulge with loved ones. However, if this year will mark your first sober Thanksgiving, you may be anxious about [...]
Worries Rarely (If Ever) Come True
This time of year often brings excitement into the air as the leaves begin to change; we pull out our cozy sweaters and enjoy some pumpkin spice. “It’s no [...]
What Happens After Miscarriage?
Pregnancy can be an exciting, joyful time for parents who are looking forward to welcoming a new life into the world. However, for the estimated 10 to 20% of [...]
What Is Dysthymia?
Every day, millions of Americans struggle with their mental health. Even if you have never dealt with a condition such as PTSD, anxiety or depression, these mental illnesses are [...]
Spirituality and Recovery
We are just weeks out since the Olympics were held. I’m always fascinated by the Olympics. In fact, for the few short weeks the games happen I’ll have it [...]
How to Treat Addiction
Addiction is a complex illness that does not discriminate. However, many people who would benefit from pursuing the goal of lifelong sobriety fail to seek treatment. Perhaps you have [...]
September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month was established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). The purpose of National Recovery Month is to educate the public about mental [...]
Internet Addiction and How It Can Affect Your Child
Internet access went from somewhat of a luxury item to a must-have utility in only a few years. It’s so ubiquitous that many people now rely on the internet [...]
5 Reasons Art Therapy Can Help With Addiction
Whether you enjoy the simple pleasure of strolling through a gallery or you like to get hands-on and create it yourself, art can be relaxing and inspiring. Many people [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children
Autism spectrum disorder is an umbrella term referring to various neurological differences affecting communications, behavior, learning and interaction. Conditions that fall under the diagnosis of ASD include Asperger syndrome, [...]
