Reading Time: 2 MinutesWe’ve all heard how technology can have a negative impact on your mental health, whether it’s by spending too much time on social media, or the glow of the screen disrupting your sleep patterns. But can your smartphone actually open doors to recovery when it comes to mental illness or substance abuse? For many who […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesUnfortunately, we live in a world where going to our medical doctor for a physical ailment is accepted, but if we attend therapy sessions for depression or suicidal ideations, we are often judged. However, therapy is not only a type of treatment, but it can also be viewed as a preventative measure. The Importance of […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAaron Carter, younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, recently opened up about his mental health on the popular television show “The Doctors.” “The official diagnosis is that I suffer from multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, acute anxiety; I’m manic depressive,” Carter says in the clip. “I’m prescribed Xanax, Seroquel, Gabapentin, Hydroxyzine, Trazodone, Omeprazole…” the 31-year-old […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesSeptember is National Recovery Month, initiated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental health and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, applauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThere is no single underlying cause for suicide. Suicide often occurs when life stressors far exceed the current coping abilities of an individual who is battling a mental health disorder. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Communities come together and share their stories and resources to help spread awareness about suicide in hopes of […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had overdose on opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in his system when he was found dead in his Texas hotel room July 1, according to a toxicology report released Friday by the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office. The cause of death is listed as a mixture of ‘alcohol, fentanyl […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesThe three shootings, first in El Paso, Texas, and then in Dayton, Ohio, are the latest instances of deadly mass shootings in 2019, bringing the total number up to 255. As of Aug. 5, which was the 217th day of the year, there have been 255 mass shootings in the U.S., according to data from […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesSubstance abuse in the workplace affects both employers and employees with drastic risks to safety, productivity, and reputations. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) estimates companies lose $100 billion a year due to alcohol and drug-related incidents. Take a closer look 8% of the American adult and adolescent population is affected by […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesSocial media is often the highlight reel of the best part of one’s life. Many of the posts and photos are staged while others are meant to portray a false sense of security. Studies have linked the use of social media to depression, anxiety, poorer sleep quality, lower self-esteem, inattention, and hyperactivity, often in teens […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTeenagers and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders. During this time period in their lives, they are going through a stressful transition. Navigating high school, balancing independence while still being raised by parents, the stress of college admissions and facing peer pressure can contribute to mental health disorders such as […]
