Mental Health

Mental health plays an important role in addiction treatment and recovery. Professional mental health services, psychotherapy, self-care, and socialization are all important qualities to seek out while pursing sobriety.
Mental Health

5 Things to Do on Your Mental Health Day

Is all the added stress taking a toll on your mental health? Then maybe it's time to step back and let your mind recharge. Here are 5 ways you can start reprioritizing your mental well-being.
Mental Health

PTSD: What You Need to Know

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 24.4 million Americans. Learn what can cause it, how to recognize the symptoms, and how you can help someone who is struggling.
Mental Health

Is It Sadness, or Is It Depression?

Sadness and depression are often thought to be the same. Here’s why this misconception is harmful and how you can distinguish depression from the blues.
Family Wellness

How to Talk to Your Loved One About Your Mental Health

Talking to your friends and family about your mental health isn't always easy. Here are some tips to help you have this important conversation and get the support you need.
Recovery

Rejecting Toxic Masculinity Helped My Recovery

I grew up as the athlete type ⎼ the kind that did not believe in showing weakness. If you got hurt, you rubbed some dirt on it and got back out there. Well, how do we do that if the pain is internal?
Alcohol

Could Anxiety Be Causing You to Drink?

Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you find yourself drinking alcohol to feel better? Learn about the connection between alcoholism and anxiety, and what you can do to treat both.
Family Wellness

9 Ways You Can Help Someone Struggling with Depression

Like addiction, depression is a disease that can disrupt a person’s quality of life. Learn what you should and shouldn’t do to help a loved one cope with it.
Mental Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Need to Know About Your Winter Blues

10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs during specific times of the year. Learn how to spot signs of SAD and how to combat this disorder.
Drug Addiction

How Your Brain Heals After Quitting Heroin

Once your body is free from heroin, recovery can begin. Learn how your brain starts to heal once you quit using.
Mental Health

Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and Over 47,000 Others: Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health

Learn how to recognize mental health issues and what you can do to get help in order to prevent suicide and lead a well-intentioned life.
Mental Health

What Are Common Signs of Mental Illness in Addiction?

Addressing mental health concerns is an important part of addiction treatment. Lisa Westerson, Assistant Clinical Director at Mountainside treatment center, shares common signs of mental illness and what you should do if you recognize these signs.
Drug Addiction

A New App Is Teaching People How to Talk About Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

Watching a loved one struggle with alcoholism is difficult but speaking with them about it can be just as tough. Learn how an app is making this talk easier.