Men’s Health Month
The connection between physical health and mental health is undeniable. Challenges like chronic stress, anxiety, depression and trauma can manifest in issues including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and [...]
PTSD Awareness Month
By: Ted Crawford, MS, LMFT June is National PTSD Awareness month. Everyone has some amount of trauma in their past that hasn’t been fully processed or, (“digested”). Even though the actual events [...]
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, devoted to increasing public understanding of this progressive form of dementia and its effects. Worldwide, more than 55 million people live with [...]
What Drugs are Prescribed for Anxiety?
Anxiety, although a natural reaction to stress, can transform into an oppressive burden when these feelings become constant and interfere with daily life. Recognizing this as an anxiety disorder [...]
Developing Mental Health Awareness with Emotional Intelligence
May brings National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this reminds each of us to take a moment and reflect on our own mental health. Reconnecting to our emotional state [...]
The Link Between Brain Injury, Addiction, and Mental Illness
The human brain, a magnificent and intricate organ, affects every aspect of our lives. When a person sustains a traumatic brain injury, the repercussions can be profound and long-lasting, [...]
Dangers of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
If your doctor has recommended losing weight to minimize associated health problems like high blood pressure and sleep apnea, but you struggle to shed pounds through diet and exercise [...]
Hangover Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms and Treatment
While many people associate alcohol with relaxation and stress relief, that’s not always the case – especially the morning after. Nicknamed “hangxiety” online, feelings of dread following a night [...]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
America’s opioid abuse and overdose epidemic is well-documented, which can cause other information about drugs and alcohol to go overlooked. Since addiction is such a complex and multifaceted illness, [...]
Amphetamine Dependence and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic, uncontrollable mood swings. People with this condition alternate between bouts of mania and depression, which can disrupt sleep, energy levels, [...]
Sex Addiction Symptoms
While it’s natural to have a healthy libido and want to physically bond with your partner, hypersexuality can harm your relationships and disrupt other aspects of your life. Compulsive [...]
Internet Gaming Disorder
Video games are a source of entertainment and relaxation for many people, and some even include a social component that allows players to connect. Internet gaming can improve problem-solving [...]
