Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a devastating issue affecting millions of people in the United States. It’s a mental health condition specifically caused by exposure to something traumatic—combat, death, a natural disaster, sexual or physical abuse, a life-threatening accident. And it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, no matter their age, can develop PTSD.  It’s a harrowing reality. In a national survey of teenagers aged 13 to […]

Substance abuse is all around us: Binge drinking in college, smoking marijuana to get through the day, using more prescription drugs than intended to numb pain, dabbling with illicit substances like cocaine or heroin. Substance abuse looks different for everyone, but millions of people are doing it regularly.   What’s more is that a significant number of individuals become addicted. […]

On April 8, 2026, the Perry family got the justice they’d been waiting for: The dealer who supplied the drugs that took Matthew Perry’s life was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jasveen Sangha, known among Hollywood as the “Ketamine Queen,” is the third defendant who has been linked to Matthew Perry’s overdose death back in 2023. However, she is the first […]

Studies show that more than one in every four high school seniors (26%) have used marijuana in the past year, but almost half of 12th graders have tried it at least once in their lifetimes. Most people first use marijuana during their adolescent or young adult years, when their brains are still developing. Unfortunately, what […]

Anxiety is a natural response to stress. It is our body’s way of telling us there is a danger or threat, triggering feelings of fear, worry, and uneasiness. Anxiety is usually temporary. However, when people struggle with more persistent symptoms of anxiety—and those symptoms interfere with their quality of life—that can indicate an anxiety disorder. […]

Your heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of your chest. The walls feel like they are closing in. You suddenly feel hot, nauseous, dizzy, or unable to catch your breath. This is a panic attack. Some people experience a panic attack once or twice in their lives, usually during periods of high […]

The narrative around mental health has changed in the last decade. It’s now widely accepted that mental health is a key part of our overall well-being, and equally as important as our physical health. In fact, it’s just like Plato wrote in Charmides, “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” Mental […]

The acronym “BPD” is often used in mental health settings, but what exactly does it mean? Some might assume it refers to bipolar disorder; however, this is not the case. BPD actually stands for borderline personality disorder, another type of mental illness marked by intense emotions and mood instability.  Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder […]

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the world today. It’s characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, as well as a lack of interest and motivation in everyday life. What many do not realize, however, is that depression is more than “feeling sad.” It can last for several weeks, […]

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. It’s normal to worry about your grades, your finances, your family, or face anxiety around an upcoming performance or social event. However, this “normal” level of anxiety is temporary. It fades as soon as the stressor or trigger resolves.  For people battling anxiety disorders, worry and fear are […]