MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE BLOGS

“My Teen is Cutting: Please Help.”

Updated on 2/10/2023 Cutting is a form of self-harm behavior that is used to relieve inner stress and anxiety. Cutting refers...

How to Seek Help for my Teenager Who is Cutting?

Cutting refers to using a sharp object such as a razor blade or a knife to cut into the skin. This...

Why Does My Child Seem Anxious in School?

Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify, like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other times anxiety...

Depression and Self-Medicating with Food

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa are closely linked to depression, which is a common...

A woman laying on the coach suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Depression

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Versus Depression

Depression is a leading cause of disability in the United States and with so many different signs and symptoms, it can...

Mental Health Consequences Associated with Workplace Sexual Harassment

Recently there was an overwhelming #Metoo hash tag phenomenon that spread like wildfire on social media. This campaign represented victims of...

World Aids Day: Mental Health Disorders Associated with HIV/AIDS

Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more...

Overcoming the Stressors and Anxiety of the Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially upon us, in case you have not noticed. It is almost nearly impossible to walk into...

Common Misconceptions About Bullying

October is national bullying prevention month and is used to provide insight and awareness throughout communities regarding the impact of bullying....

Blog Categories

Disclaimer

This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and this content is to provide an overall understanding of mental health disorders. These disorders are very complex, and this post does not take into account the unique circumstances for every individual. For specific questions about your health needs or that of a loved one, seek the help of a healthcare professional.

Contact Us

X