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The Troubling Truth about America’s Mental Health
These days it’s very common to turn on the news and hear a story about tragedy. Here are some sobering facts about our national mental health: According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control… more →
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The Troubling Truth about America’s Mental Health
wrote 2 weeks ago: These days it’s very common to turn on the news and hear a story about tragedy. Here are some soberi … more →
Effects of Alcohol More Pronounced in the Elderly
wrote 2 weeks ago: We normally expect members of the younger population to engage in risky drinking, but new evidence s … more →
Communities Commemorate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, May 9
wrote 3 weeks ago: Each year in May, organizations and communities across the country join together to promote National … more →
Family and Friends Important in the Management of Bipolar Disorder
wrote 3 weeks ago: Bipolar disorder can be a lonely disease, but it doesn’t have to be. While friends and family member … more →
PTSD – How You Can Help Someone in Need
wrote 1 month ago: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) can be brought on by a number … more →
April Marks National Alcohol Awareness Month
wrote 1 month ago: Alcohol-use disorders affect over 18 million people living across the country. But the effects of al … more →
Substance Abuse and ADHD Often Linked
wrote 1 month ago: Substance abuse and mental health disorders often go hand-in-hand. It can be difficult to pinpoint w … more →
Frequent Moving Takes a Toll on Low-Income Children
wrote 1 month ago: It’s often a difficult decision to pick up and move one’s family to another location. Though, someti … more →
News Reports of Mass Shootings May Worsen Mental Illness Stigma
wrote 1 month ago: The recent shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary left the nation with lots of questions such as why and … more →
Rx Drug Abuse Exceeds 22 Million in U.S.
wrote 1 month ago: It’s no secret that America has a widespread battle with the misuse of prescription drugs. In fact, … more →
Know the Warning Signs: When to Seek Professional Help
wrote 1 month ago: For many people, it’s hard to admit the need for help. But throughout the course of life, everyone a … more →
Alcoholism is a Family Disease
wrote 1 month ago: Parents with issues of alcoholism don’t cope with the disease alone. Alcoholism is a condition that … more →
Study Reveals Mental Health Problems Also Compromise Physical Health
wrote 1 month ago: It’s common knowledge that chronic health problems take a toll not only on the body but also on the … more →
Depression and Anxiety Can Be Childhood Companions
wrote 2 months ago: When most of us think about our childhood memories, we recall digging in sandboxes and playing on sw … more →
Signs of Mental Illness in Children – When to Get Help
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wrote 2 months ago: Because of stigma and lack of knowledge, many children with mental health disorders go undiagnosed. … more →
Many Children Don’t Grow Out of ADHD
wrote 2 months ago: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is said to be the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder i … more →
How to Cope With Issues of Mental Health and Homelessness
wrote 2 months ago: The relationship between homelessness and mental illness is complex and often the two are intertwine … more →
Alcoholism: Confronting Chronic Denial
wrote 2 months ago: The disease of alcoholism is often tied to two symptoms that allow it to perpetuate, sometimes undet … more →
Mental Health Screenings Equally Important as Yearly Physicals
wrote 2 months ago: Oftentimes mental health does not receive the same attention as physical heath. Patients regularly v … more →
