"It was the flower-power period. There wasn't anybody you knew that wasn't on some form of drugs," Barry Gibb said in the VH1 documentary Legends: Bee Gees. Maurice Gibb added, "Actually, what it was at one time was Barry would be smoking pot, Robin was on pills and I would be drinking." As a result, the brothers ... Read More
David Bowie on Cocaine – Disturbing Recollections of What Drugs Did to Him
David Bowie was a visionary whose innovative thought and musical creativity were beyond imitation. Between the 1960s and the 1990s, he changed the music industry many times and altered his identity even more frequently. But stories about David Bowie's life must be told through the lens of his struggles with drug ... Read More
Five Dangers of Keeping Mental Health Issues Secret
In the United States, roughly one in five adults lives with a mental illness, or around 47 million people. In spite of the prevalence of mental illness, there is still a stigma surrounding admitting to mental health challenges. Despite being just as legitimate as physical illness, many people are still unwilling to ... Read More
Quiz: Is Anxiety Taking Over My Life?
Everyone feels anxious from time to time, and this emotion can actually be a good thing when it lets you know when something is wrong and needs to be addressed. However, for those who suffer from chronic anxiety or anxiety disorders, it can be a constant way of life that interferes with relationships and daily ... Read More
How Millennials Rank in Mental Health Among Other Generations
Mental health has become a prominent discussion topic among researchers and policymakers each year as more people report struggling with anxiety, depression and other psychological health conditions. Generation Z and millennial mental health issues have been particularly analyzed and explored due to the rising numbers ... Read More
“It Hurts Like Hell”: Aretha Franklin’s Decades-Long Struggle with Alcoholism and Addiction
"I'm not free yet, but I will be. I will be!" - Aretha Franklin A Grammy award-winning artist and a woman who recorded singles so iconic that they live on in today's music, half a century after the first recording, Aretha Franklin stole the charts with hits like "Respect," "A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools" and "I ... Read More
Quiz: Test Your Proficiency in Mental Health Facts
How well do you know mental health? While the stigma that once surrounded mental health discussions has decreased, many people still don't realize how common psychiatric conditions are today. Even if you don't have any mental health issues, odds are high that someone you love does. We've compiled 20 questions on ... Read More
Quiz: How Healthy Are Your Stress Coping Mechanisms?
We all deal with stress. But some of us are plagued with it more than others. How you handle your stress, though, is a vital part of living a healthy life. Are Your Coping Mechanisms Healthy? Life naturally includes stressors. The following examples are just a few common issues that can lead to stress: Money ... Read More
