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 [...]
Latitude for Gratitude
All around the world, many 12-Step groups will be focusing on the Eleventh Step during the month of November. Step 11: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious [...]
Couples Intensives: How a Weekend Can Repair Your Marriage
As we navigate the world of COVID-19, life has become more stressful than ever before. Many couples, both young and established, find themselves struggling with relationship problems at an [...]
Do I Have PPD? | Who Needs Treatment for Postpartum Depression?
Most women are familiar with “the baby blues” – a period of readjustment and turbulent emotions after childbirth. However, sometimes the baby blues can morph into a more serious condition [...]
The Truth About Study Drugs and College Students
When we think of college, many people picture the stereotypical late-night study session. They may imagine a student surrounded by books, printouts, and notes, fueled by copious amounts of [...]
Suicide Prevention Month: Intervention and Awareness
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its sixth month, millions of Americans find themselves dealing with new issues. For some, feelings of anxiety and depression have worsened to include suicidal [...]
Addiction Treatment for Doctors and Nurses
This year has brought new challenges for all of us. As Americans prepare to reopen schools and return to work, experts caution that this behavior will trigger a second [...]
The Value of Friendship
In celebrating National Friendship Day this August, we take a moment to reflect on the friendships in our lives. When we hear the word, ‘friendship,’ instantly an image comes [...]
Back to School? | Children Cope with Change in COVID-19
As a new academic year begins, back to school is more overwhelming than ever before. The 2020 school year is off to a chaotic start as administrators, teachers, and parents [...]
What You Need to Know About Orthorexia
Anorexia and bulimia are not the only eating disorders affecting people around the world. In recent years, orthorexia has become a growing problem, especially among health-minded young women. This [...]
Reflections of Racism
by Vanessa Cox, MSW, LCSW, CMAT Very few of us can ignore or deny the waves of social unrest sweeping throughout our communities, this country, and the world amid the [...]
The Upside to No Sports: Less Temptation for Gambling Addicts
The disruptions surrounding COVID-19 cannot be understated. In addition to its impact on the health of our nation’s citizens, the novel coronavirus has resulted in the premature end of [...]
