Is a Cell Phone Addiction Putting Your Life on Hold?
Are more Americans becoming addicted to their cell phones?
Are more Americans becoming addicted to their cell phones?
On June 24, 2019, CNN featured an article that detailed how an eight-hour workshop has been changing the way people interact with persons in the midst of a mental illness or alcohol/drug addiction crisis.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
While almost everyone gets an occasional headache, for some it's a common, if not daily, occurrence. It's important to understand that there are different types of headaches and that treatment can vary according to the type that's being addressed.
It's no secret that the U.S. has a drug problem.
Do you know someone who was addicted to alcohol or drugs and sought treatment? If so, then they may have seen a substance abuse counselor.
College students may not be known for their stellar sleeping habits, but that doesn’t mean you should suffer from insomnia. Between a noisy dorm setting and an unfamiliar sleeping space, you may find yourself lying awake at night. It’s no wonder why as much as 70% of college students aren't sleeping enough.
The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time of year, especially if you just got out of a recovery program and are sober. While getting together with family and friends may have seemed harmless in the past, you could be putting your recovery at risk if alcohol is being served at any holiday function. Therefore, if this is your first holiday season sober, here are 13 tips to help you get through it sober.
While many may know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to The Center for Family Justice, domestic abuse is defined as “a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that is a pervasive, life-threatening crime affecting people in all communities regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, social standing, and immigration status.”
Presented by the World Federation for Mental Health and supported by the United Nations, today is World Mental Health Day (WMHD) which focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. This year's theme is “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.”
