This month is near and dear to our hearts — September is National Recovery Month! With a tagline of “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community,” this is a month to acknowledge and celebrate those on the road to recovery. Since […]
At a time when we need them the most, there’s a massive shortage of mental health professionals in the US. Many people who need the help are forced to wait months before they can get an appointment. Over one-third of […]
As life returns to somewhat “normal” after a long and stressful pandemic, it’s a good time to step back and determine what kinds of habits and routines can be beneficial in your life during trying times – and even during […]
Everyone experiences stress at different points in their life. Some of the stresses we go through are larger and more impactful than others, and some stressors can even cause changes in our physical and/or mental state. However, finding ways to […]
It’s getting hot out here. On July 19, temperatures in the UK hit an all-time high of 104.4 F. Officials issued the first-ever red warning for extreme heat in England. And temps reached dangerous highs in Spain and France, fueling […]
Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly 15% from the 93,655 deaths estimated in 2020. The 2021 increase was […]
It’s not a shock to most of us that the heavy use of social media platforms can be detrimental to our mental health. Specifically for young people, social media platforms can be not only addictive but taxing on their mental […]
When we think of technology and its impact on mental health, we don’t always have a positive association. With screen time being associated with lower levels of psychological well-being, it can be hard to buy into technology within our space. […]
Maintaining momentum and motivation is a crucial life skill for every professional, patient, and person. Maintaining momentum and motivation is a crucial life skill for every professional, patient, and person. Here are some key essentials to keeping yours (and your […]
Life during retirement may be different than some thought While people are often excited to retire and look forward to a life of relaxation and happiness, for some, leaving the workforce introduces unexpected hurdles to finding a new purpose, “…especially […]
