Best Smartphone Apps for Individuals with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety disorders can be...
Street Names for Commonly Abused Drugs
Drug abuse has plagued the American continent since the 1800s when morphine, heroin, and cocaine were hailed for their amazing curative...
Eight Habits that Can Be Warning Signs of a Mental Health Disorder
Mental health disorders can often be difficult to spot and may take years to diagnosis because they have a plethora of...
Borderline Personality Disorder Linked With Drug Addiction
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and severe mental illness that is characterized by poor interpersonal relationships, mood instability, and...
Back to School Tips for Teachers to Promote Health in the Classroom
Summer is ending which means back to the classrooms for teachers and school-aged children. It’s even more meaningful because many schools...
April 5th National Alcohol Screening Day
April 5th National Alcohol Screening Day April is Alcohol Awareness Month, founded by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence...
Alcohol Awareness Month: The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
Alcohol is known as a central depressant meaning it activates inhibitory neurotransmitters such as GABA resulting in a decrease in awareness,...
New Study Reveals Certain Personality Traits May Lead to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that is characterized by psychotic symptoms and greatly affects how an individual feels,...
A Dangerous Son: Shedding Light on Mental Illness in Today’s Youth
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately one in five youth ages 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental...