Reading Time: 3 MinutesSurviving a sexual assault Witnessing a hurricane Being a victim of domestic violence Watching a murder Being screamed at Being called names Surviving a fire Experiencing a life-threatening freak accident These are just a few examples of traumatic events that can shape our present and impact our future. When not treated, trauma can result in […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesAccording to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 78 percent of children reported more than one traumatic experience before five years of age. Developmental trauma is more common than one may think and can easily lead to problems later on in adulthood. Emotional regulation, consciousness, and memory, distorted perceptions of perpetrators of abuse, difficulties in […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“Dry January” is 30 days during the first month of the year, where individuals refrain from drinking alcohol as a way to cleanse their body and their mind. Alcohol consumption usually peaks during the holidays, fueling addictions and mental health disorders, often leaving individuals feeling a plethora of negative feelings. Alcohol acts on the neurochemical […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesMillennials are considered “the therapy generation” in the mental health and substance abuse realm. This generation is changing the way people look and talk about mental health. Although depression and anxiety are skyrocketing in this age group, millennials are the first generation to talk about their battles with mental illness in hopes of breaking down […]
Reading Time: 4 Minutes“New Year, new you” is a famous saying that is often advertised as we approach the end of the year, but can we completely change ourselves in one year? Are we setting ourselves up for failure when we set lofty New Year resolutions? Although New Year resolutions are great in theory and can be healthy […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesCo-occurring Disorders: Link Between Mental Health and Addiction. It is not uncommon for a loved one to enter treatment for an alcohol use disorder to soon after, be diagnosed with depression. Although their first presenting and most dangerous symptoms were associated with their high alcohol consumption, their alcohol use disorder could have been a coping […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesA trendy new type of e-cigarette called “JUUL” is becoming increasingly popular, especially among children and adolescents. “JUULing” is another term for “vaping,” which is the use of electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “e-cigs” or “vape pens.” Specifically, JUUL is a brand of e-cigarette that is shaped like a USB flash drive. This battery-powered […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesTreatment Over Punishment! ‘No more jails,’ just mental health centers. There has been much debate over the years in terms of incarceration for non-violent crimes versus mental health treatment. The prison system is a punishment, whereas mental health and substance abuse treatment centers are forms of rehabilitation. Should we, as a society, choose to rehabilitate […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you “be of good cheer.” It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” So many people go bonkers for the holidays. Between Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas shopping, Christmas tree decoration, gift wrapping, holiday office parties, ugly Christmas sweater contests, Hanukah, […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes5 Inspiring Women In Recovery. Historically, men have a higher rate of addiction than women, and unfortunately, women seem to have more significant barriers to substance abuse treatment. Females are more likely than males to experience economic barriers when seeking treatment for a substance abused disorder. These barriers could be attributed to the gender pay gap […]
