While it’s easy to dismiss teenage worries like crushes, homework, and whether or not the coach will have them start the big game, genuine stress is very much a part of the teen experience. As a parent or someone who works closely with teenagers, it’s important to teach them healthy coping skills. Regardless
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January 20, 2020
Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) community face a number of varying obstacles throughout their lives. These challenges contribute to a high rate of psychological damage. For many of these individuals, this can include the development of a substance use disorder. Substance use disorder has become a national epidemic throughout many
December 3, 2019
A Personal Story: “I Have Mental Illness”
This week is Mental Illness Week and we have been sharing facts and statistics all week to create more education and awareness around mental health. Sharing this information also helps to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
October 11, 2019
Fighting the Stigma During Mental Illness Awareness Week
The first week of October each year is Mental Illness Awareness Week. While organizations and advocates nationwide use this week to spread awareness around mental illness and fight the stigma, mental health is an issue that should be discussed year-round.
June 4, 2019
A story of treatment and recovery
If there is one word to describe life in most of my 20’s it would be hopeless. I picked up drugs at 17 and got sober at 26. Those years that I was using I was merely existing in life, my only priority was getting drugs. I’d have all these ideas of my future like getting a college degree, finding a career I love and starting a family but that’s all it was, just ideas.
