Therapy is a crucial mental health tool for many people. It can help individuals with challenging life issues, and, in some cases, therapy can save lives. When therapy can help people live a healthier life, what are the persistent notions that it is somehow embarrassing — and how can that stigma be removed? Here are…
Heartbreak is truly one of the most difficult things a person can experience. A breakup often comes with a host of complex emotions, and some of those, especially the harder ones, may feel as though they will last forever. Because it can be such an intense experience, it’s important to navigate that period of time…
Mindfulness, or the practice of focused awareness on whatever is happening in the present moment, has gained steam in the last few years as a powerful tool to help boost personal health and wellness. With so many things to do, to see and to take care of, it’s hard to find time to slow down…
20.5 million American adults who have a substance use disorder (SUD) report that they are in recovery, states the latest finding of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This proves that SUD is a treatable disorder and can be managed successfully. Medical professionals have been focusing on the relationship between mental and physical health in…