The Empowering Science of Well-Being
The Skill of Well-Being Richard Davidson is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is also the founder and chair of the Center for Healthy [...]
7 Helpful Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety This Holiday Season
Like everyone, people in recovery look forward to the holidays. We get excited to visit far-flung family members, decorate the house, and exchange gifts. However, this time of year [...]
Research: Potential Association Between Marijuana and Birth Defects
Birth Defects Explained “Congenital anomaly” is the umbrella term which includes both birth defects and fetal malformations, which may be identified before or after childbirth. They may also become evident [...]
Raising a Child with Autism
An autism diagnosis can be especially challenging for parents. However, this condition is completely manageable, and with the right support and care, kids with autism grow up to live [...]
Navigating Holiday Gatherings
Is there a part of you dreading Thanksgiving or other holiday gatherings because of tension over differing opinions? Will asking your college-aged son to pass the potatoes evoke the [...]
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 [...]
Study Finds Possible Link Between Benzodiazepines and Alzheimer’s
Affecting 36 million people worldwide, dementia is the main cause of dependency in older adults. Therefore, it is a major public health concern. Scientists project that population growth and [...]
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 [...]
Mental Illness: When is It Time to Seek Treatment?
Mental health is defined as your overall wellness in thinking, emotional regulation, and behavior. When these processes are disrupted, you are said to have a mental illness. In observance [...]
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 [...]
