Burnout often takes center stage in workplace wellness discussions. However, its counterpart — known as boreout — can be equally detrimental to your mental health and professional development. Boreout occurs when you experience chronic boredom and disengagement at work, leading to feelings of emptiness, frustration and ... Read More
How Trauma Affects Brain Development and Function
Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More
Emotional Suppression in Men
Many men grow up hearing the same messages, such as stay strong or keep it together. At the same time, emotional control is often praised while vulnerability is treated as weakness. Those lessons can eventually turn into emotional suppression, where feelings are pushed down instead of processed in healthy ways. The ... Read More
Signs of Whippit Drug Abuse
Whippits, also known as laughing gas or whippits, are a slang term for the recreational use of nitrous oxide. People purchase a whippit canister, usually made for whipping cream, and inhale the nitrous oxide to get high. Nitrous oxide is easily accessible, and whippits drug abuse is popular among adolescents, so it's ... Read More
Male Friendship and Mental Health
Article overview: With male loneliness becoming increasingly common, here's a look at the statistics and advice on building positive male friendships. Some men may ask, "Why is friendship important? I don't need friends." And yet, these men may struggle with feelings of loss, depression and isolation that make it ... Read More
What Brain Imaging Reveals about Depression and Anxiety
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
Cocaine Recovery: Essential Tips for Preventing Relapse
Cocaine addiction recovery is a long-term effort that extends beyond any initial detox or treatment effort. Individuals in recovery can face powerful cravings, life's emotional ups and downs and environmental situations that can trigger a relapse. For example, if you're early in recovery and find yourself in a ... Read More
Mother’s Day Reflections and Self-Care Inspiration
This Mother’s Day, we wanted to take some moments to celebrate moms and motherhood, by inviting our alumni to share their reflections. Some have close, supportive relationships with their mothers, who have been there through the hard times to help them through treatment and recovery. Others have had challenging ... Read More
