Mental Health
Barriers to Mental Health Care and How to Get Around Them
Millions of Americans face barriers to mental health treatment, whether it’s for themselves or their loved ones. Learn why treatment can be…
Mental Health Treatment: When Is It Time for Medication?
It can be hard to admit that you need medication for a mental health issue. For all the progress that’s been made…
Addiction and Eating Disorder: What’s the Connection and How Do I Get Help?
February 21-27 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity to support, advocate, and empower people living with eating disorders while…
Addiction and Suicide: How Do I Get Help for Myself or My Loved One?
Addiction and suicide are closely linked. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that over 20 percent of suicide…
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness?
Alcoholism, the common term for problem drinking or alcohol addiction, is a complex disease that has psychological, biological, and social components. According…
PTSD and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction are closely linked. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that affects people who have been through acute…
Food for Thought: How Diet Influences Mental Health and Recovery
There’s a clearly defined relationship between proper diet and mental health, and it translates directly to addiction recovery. We often think about…
Addiction and Bipolar Disorder: What’s The Connection and How Do I Get Help?
This article was updated on March 29, 2023. Today marks World Bipolar Day, an event that provides an opportunity to examine the…