Employers have long known that vacations are good for their employees and their bottom line. Workers who take time off demonstrate increased productivity, creativity and longevity; they are likely to show lower rates of depression and heart disease. Time away from the office is advantageous to your … [Read more...] about 6 Mental Health Benefits of Travel
What Your College-Age Children Should Know About Alcohol
North Carolina does not allow for any exceptions to its underage drinking policy. That means that the first time your kids will be allowed to drink is when they’re 21. Even after it’s legal, they shouldn’t necessarily start drinking; CDC guidelines “do not recommend that individuals who do not drink … [Read more...] about What Your College-Age Children Should Know About Alcohol
The Mental Health Consequences of Overparenting
When Sigmund Freud changed the field of psychology in the early 1900s, he introduced the stereotypical relationship between patient and “shrink”: the patient lies on his back on a couch or bed while the therapist listens, takes notes, and then tells the patient how all their problems stem back to … [Read more...] about The Mental Health Consequences of Overparenting
Do Mental Illnesses Need To Be Medicated?
If you or a loved one are struggling to manage your mental health, there are many resources available to get you feeling better. Depending on the diagnosis, you and your care team might consider lifestyle changes, therapy, and/or medication. However, medication for your mental illness can … [Read more...] about Do Mental Illnesses Need To Be Medicated?
The Road To Recovery: How Can Online Resources Make It Easier To Find The Way?
Feelings of shame are often part and parcel of addiction. As a result, many people struggling with substance abuse or walking the long road of recovery find it difficult to speak about their experiences and ask for help. This makes the internet a valuable tool, which can offer a wealth of … [Read more...] about The Road To Recovery: How Can Online Resources Make It Easier To Find The Way?
Celebrate This Year’s Halloween Alcohol Free
Notorious for Binge Drinking For many of us, holidays are a time for socializing and celebrating. These times of getting together often come with large amounts of drinking. With thousands of house parties, college parties, bar festivities and public events, the rate of binge drinking is so large … [Read more...] about Celebrate This Year’s Halloween Alcohol Free
Parents: What to Do if Your Child Was Caught Shoplifting
img source It's every parent's worst nightmare. You answer the phone and there is a police officer on the other end telling you that your son has just been busted for stealing shoes from a department store. As you drive to go pick them up, you wonder if your child is headed down a path of crime … [Read more...] about Parents: What to Do if Your Child Was Caught Shoplifting