Mental illness is a reality for millions of individuals. It is estimated that, each year, up to 20 percent of children in the United States (1 in 5) are living with a diagnosable mental health disorder. More than 50 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder at some point in their […]

It’s a situation that no parent wants to face, but it happens: Finding drugs in your child’s room. Perhaps it was a weed pen left on their nightstand, or drugs hidden in a sock drawer. Maybe you found a stash tucked neatly away under your teenager’s bed. You probably feel scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of […]

Substance addiction is type of disorder that’s often misunderstood. Frequently, we hear people talk about addiction as though it is a moral failing. Some think that it is a personal choice to be (or continue to be) addicted to drugs. Others believe that users can simply quit drugs when they want to. All of these […]

It’s estimated that close to six million young people, between the ages of 3 and 17, are struggling with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This represents about 10 percent of our youth population, making ADHD one of the most common mental health problems among young people today. While ADHD diagnoses are common, they can also be […]

Anxiety is among the most common mental health issues affecting teenagers and young adults today. Yet often times, parents do not know how to get their children the proper help. Perhaps this is because anxiety has become so normalized, that we tend to overlook or dismiss its symptoms. However, it’s important for parents to know […]

Drug addiction—formally called a substance use disorder—is a complex and chronic medical condition. However, the good news is that it is treatable. With the proper steps taken, you can overcome your drug problem, stop drug use, and manage your symptoms of addiction successfully.   However, stopping drug use, and further breaking the addiction cycle, is not […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have one of the most documented, high-profile love stories in modern history. After the challenges the couple faced at Buckingham Palace—public scrutiny, negative media coverage, racism, lack of security—Harry and Meghan chose to step down from the royal family in 2020.  After announcing their exit, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry […]

Substance addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, is a chronic condition. Its chronic nature means that addiction has lasting and persistent effects, and therefore requires ongoing care. Without continuing care, those in recovery are at a higher chance of relapse. Relapse means that a person returns to substance abuse after an attempt to […]

Bipolar disorder is a common mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, concentration, and ability to carry out daily tasks. For example, a person with bipolar disorder may experience periods of high energy or elevated mood, followed by extreme lows and feelings of hopelessness. This condition can be intense, and the […]

About one-third of high school students use illicit drugs by the time they graduate, and more than half drink alcohol by the end of their senior year. This data comes from the most recent Monitoring the Future Survey, which is conducted annually to measure the prevalence of drug use among high school students. These statistics […]