Self Medicating to Deal with Stress
Stressors are hiding around every corner these days and they only appear to be multiplying. Mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and... Read more.
Acute Stress Disorder: DSM-5 Classification
The American Psychiatric Association lists Acute Stress Disorder in the DSM-5 under anxiety disorders. This temporary mental health disorder is thought to affect... Read more.
What is a Psychological Evaluation?
A psychological evaluation (or psychological testing) is an important tool for understanding how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be used to identify mental... Read more.
Unlocking the Benefits of CBT for Substance Abuse Recovery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that has been proven to be highly effective in treating a variety of mental health... Read more.
How Do You Die From Mental Illness
For many people, living with a mental illness can be the most difficult thing they will ever experience. Even with more information, awareness, and education on... Read more.
My Mental Health Is Deteriorating
Mental health deterioration has certainly been on the rise in the last few years. It was only exacerbated by the global pandemic, inflation, and the political climate,... Read more.
Is Vaping Addictive? The Risks of Nicotine
In the past 10 years, and particularly in the last 5, vaping has become extraordinarily popular among teenagers, raising questions about the addictiveness of vaping... Read more.
Adopting Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Depression affects people of all ages every day, so most people have experienced it at one time or another. However, when depression persists and begins to impact... Read more.
Tips on How to Find the Right Therapist
Finding the right therapist or mental health professional for you or your family can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s important to take... Read more.
Living With Anxiety
Anxiety can interfere with scheduling, school, work, relationships, and responsibilities. Sometimes, someone experiencing anxiety symptoms can benefit from an anxiety... Read more.