Life in Recovery

As an athlete, your focus is on testing your body's limits. But what about your mind? In fact, mental strength has proven to be just as valuable in sports as physical strength. This recent revelation has athletes adding brain-boosting techniques to their training routines — including meditation for performance ... Read More

Stuck, aimless and searching for meaning — if these words define your current state of mind, you could be missing your sense of direction. But while it may not seem like it, almost everyone goes through a phase like this in their lives. And no matter how lost you feel, finding direction in life is possible. Keep ... Read More

After seeking treatment for mental health disorders, the challenge isn't over. Although accepting help is the first step in recovery, what happens after you leave rehab and settle back into daily life may test your resolve and newfound coping strategies. Fortunately, there are several ways to remain focused on ... Read More

We sometimes think of celebrities as perfect, godlike beings with no problems. But famous people are just like us and just as susceptible to struggling with mental health conditions. It can be incredibly helpful when celebrities we idolize come forward and share their mental health struggles. It helps to reduce the ... Read More

Making the choice whether to have children can be a significant decision. When that choice is taken away from you, regardless of where you stand, it can have a serious impact on your overall health. The link between infertility and mental health can manifest in depression, anxiety and sadness. Read on to take a ... Read More

We all have different skill sets. Some of us are social butterflies who float from gathering to gathering, quickly building a strong group of friends along the way. Others may have a bit more difficulty starting new relationships. For some of those individuals, the big obstacle is social anxiety. While anxiety ... Read More

When the world shut down in March 2020, many kids were excited for what they thought might be a bonus spring break from school. However, it soon became obvious that COVID-19 was no vacation and the pandemic was going to have wide-ranging consequences for everyone — especially the youngest members of society. One of ... Read More

In moments of crisis, many people turn to some source of faith such as Scripture. The same is often true for people in recovery. Whether they're battling cravings, worried about relapse, or struggling to start over in the aftermath of an addiction, Scripture can deepen faith and provide grounding and inspiration to ... Read More