Category: Mental Health

It seems like anxiety wears us all down these days, and given that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health condition in the country, you’re probably no stranger to its symptoms: the constant worried thoughts, racing heart, and tension throughout the body. Untreated or unmanaged anxiety—especially when it shows up alongside other illnesses or traumas—can feel like it’s getting the best of you.  When anxiety takes over for long periods, it’s easy to imagine

When someone you love starts saying things that don’t make sense or insists they’re seeing things you can’t, it can make your heart drop. You might replay every recent moment, wondering if substance use had something to do with it. You just want to understand what’s happening and what to do next. Psychosis can feel like stepping into a storm with no map, but you’re not powerless.  Let’s walk through what psychosis is, how substances

Living with a mental health disorder can be quite challenging, so people often turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate their symptoms. Unfortunately, this behavior can lead to the development of a substance use disorder when a person becomes both physically and mentally dependent on the abused substance.  Co-occurring mental health conditions can create complex challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, but it’s important to recognize that there’s always hope for recovery. Access to

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that primarily affects an individual’s ability to manage their emotions in a healthy, sustainable way. People with borderline personality disorder tend to be young adults, and their brains have some structural and functional differences from the rest of the population, particularly in parts that control impulses and emotions. However, it’s still unclear if the neurological component is genetic or if the disorder itself causes the brain

An intervention is an attempt to convince a loved one to enter a treatment program for a substance use disorder (SUD), mental illness, or behavioral addiction. An intervention is a process. It’s not something that can be planned in a few hours or a day’s time; it requires several meetings in which the intervention team discusses and prepares for the following:  It’s crucial that all members stick to their scripts and hold firm to their

Addiction is a complex illness with both biological and environmental triggers. Although there is no single factor that is guaranteed to cause a person to develop a substance use disorder, unacknowledged grief and loss can put a person at risk.  Types of Grief and Loss When most people think of grief, they imagine someone mourning the passing of a loved one. However, the death of a friend or family member is not the only type

Giving birth is undoubtedly a life-changing experience, but fluctuating hormone levels combined with sleep deprivation can put new mothers at risk of postpartum depression. In some cases, postpartum depression can lead to struggles with substance abuse.   Addiction, like postpartum depression, is a serious illness—not a character flaw. Women who are struggling with their mental health after childbirth deserve access to care that will help them manage their condition and provide ongoing support as they adjust