National Mental Health Month
Since 1949, national mental health organizations across the United States have dedicated the month of May as National Mental Health month...
Recognizing the Difference Between Worry and Stress and Full-Fledged Anxiety
Many things can make us anxious; politics, work, social media, family tension, a 24-hour news cycle. Occasional mild anxiety is healthy...
The Rising Cost of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the United States
The United States spends approximately $113 billion dollars per year on mental health care and $600 billion dollars per year on...
Oxytocin as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
“Scientists at Scripps Research and National Institute on Drug Abuse discovered that oxytocin could block the desire to consume more alcohol...
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day
May 1st is National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and the first week of May is dedicated to Maternal Mental Health,...
Five Signs Your Anxiety May Stem From Your Family History
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States and affect both children and adults of all...
Tips on How to Parent an Anxious Teen
Teenagers are goofy, funny, and their radiant personalities are fun to watch and experience; however, they can also be temperamental, rebellious...
Warning Signs of Behavioral Disorders
Behavior disorders involve a pattern of aggressive or disruptive actions that last longer than six months, and the behavior is also...
8 Signs Your Child May Be Struggling with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect individuals of all ages, including young children. However, anxiety disorders in childhood may present differently than in adulthood,...