When someone is struggling with their mental health, it can be tempting to find solace in drugs and alcohol. In a similar vein, repeated and frequent substance abuse can also cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses to surface. When substance use and mental illness occur at the same time in a person, […]

Dual diagnosis currently affects more than 20 million adults (over age 18) in the United States. This means that 35 percent of all American adults struggle with a mental illness and a substance use disorder. These statistics do not include youth, who are increasingly affected by mental health and substance use disorders. If you have a loved one struggling […]

Sudden changes in friend groups. Withdrawal from family members. Coming home late and intoxicated. Hiding out behind closed doors. Acting defensive, aggressive, and/or out of sorts. Disregarding rules or authorities. Total dismissal of one’s personal hygiene and health. These are all signs that a child might be struggling with a substance problem. And while these […]

Life can feel heavy, uncertain, and overwhelming from time to time. But when those burdens – whether that’s stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or negative, spiraling thoughts – get in the way of everyday living, it can warrant a real need for therapy.  Therapy has many benefits for people who are struggling with mental health conditions, […]

When issues like anxiety and depression hit, they can feel overwhelming fast. They make it difficult to carry out daily activities and get in the way of your relationships. Not to mention, mental health disorders like these can impact your overall health and happiness.  If you’ve been managing mental health problems on your own, but […]

We’ve all heard the term “mania,” but what does it really mean? Broadly speaking, mania is a condition that causes an extreme uptick in your energy levels and abnormal changes in your mood or behavior. It causes intense bursts of physical and mental activity that might result in racing ideas, excessive talking, lack of sleep, […]

Mental health is just as important as physical health—and yet, it can feel very hard to take care of (let alone talk about). Of the near 60 million adults in the U.S. struggling with a mental health condition, only a fraction receive proper treatment and therapy. But the percentage of people receiving therapy is growing—and […]

Friday, July 11, 2025 marked a milestone moment in music, as Justin Bieber released a surprise new album after a four-year hiatus. ‘Swag,’ the artist’s seventh studio album, is more than just a record, though—it represents freedom: Freedom from his ex-manager and corporate stardom, and a newfound creative freedom to make music that’s 100 percent […]

Panic attacks are sudden waves of intense fear or anxiety. They often come on without warning, and are extremely overwhelming for the individual. Panic attacks can make a person feel like they are losing control of their body and mind, causing both physical and emotional symptoms (think: racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, and feelings […]

Mental health problems can affect anyone, no matter their age, background, upbringing, or gender identity. However, these issues do not affect people in the same way. For example, men and women (as well as boys and girls) face very different challenges and experiences when it comes to mental health.  Did you know that women are […]