We all struggle from time to time, with issues like anxiety and stress creeping in and flooding our minds. However, a mental breakdown takes this further—it feels all-consuming, like a complete crisis. If you are having a mental breakdown, take a deep breath. You are not alone. There is help available. While not a formal […]

More people than ever before are recognizing just how important mental health is—it’s more discussed and more accepted than just a decade ago. In fact, according to the latest national statistics from SAMHSA, over half (52%) of U.S. adults with any mental illness received treatment in the past year. That said, however, even with greater […]

Mental health conversations have come a long way over the years; more people are prioritizing their mental health than ever before. Still, however, there is a gap when it comes to getting treatment. New research shows that just over half (52%) of Americans facing any mental health condition—anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD—have received professional treatment. And […]

It’s 2025, and we’re in an age in which digital screens are woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. We wake up to phone alarms. We use television as background noise. We rely on video games and social media for entertainment. We scroll until we fall asleep. We post moments of our lives […]

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 […]

September marks National Recovery Month, a national observance designed to cast light on the power of recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. National Recovery Month was first established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). While it began as a means of promoting recovery from substance addiction, it […]

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 […]