Category Archives: Co-Occurring Disorders

Recently, Mental Health America (MHA), a non-profit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental health issues, recognized … Continue reading Men and Mental Health: Why Men are Less Likely to Talk About It →

There’s a scene in the 1997 film, Good Will Hunting, where Sean Maguire (played by the late Robin Williams) admits … Continue reading Animal Assisted Therapy for Addiction →

You wish there was something you could do about the restlessness, panic and stress your loved one has struggled with. … Continue reading How Does Meth Impact Your Loved One’s Anxiety? →

It’s a feeling you’re all too familiar with. The pit of your stomach is telling you that something isn’t quite … Continue reading 5 Natural Ways to Cope with Anxiety →

You can’t point to a specific day, time or event that everything changed. All you know is your spouse hasn’t … Continue reading Is My Loved One Depressed? 5 Signs of Depression in Adults →

Suffering from depression is like viewing the world through a gray lens. As you go through your daily routine, everything … Continue reading The Fitness Effect: How and Why Exercise Helps with Depression →

Drinking and drug use are similar to smoking in that there are secondhand effects that affect those around you. Every … Continue reading Childhood Trauma: How Your Substance Abuse Affects Your Kids →

This is it, you think to yourself. This is when something is going to go seriously wrong. Your heart rate … Continue reading Gender Differences in Anxiety: A Woman’s Battle →

On September 27, 2018, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett … Continue reading The Connection Between Sexual Assault, Trauma and Addiction →

    The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and celebrate with food, drink and gifts. … Continue reading How to Help Your Loved One Avoid Holiday Depression Triggers →

    It’s hard to embrace life when you can barely get out of bed in the morning. And yet … Continue reading What Causes Seasonal Depression and How to Deal With it →

Psychological trauma is what happens when the amount of stress one faces overwhelms their ability to cope. It can be … Continue reading Coping with Psychological Trauma →