It's that time of year again. Companies across the nation scheduled holiday get-togethers where you're expected to socialize with everyone from the big boss to the people from the branch office who you never see otherwise. Beyond just the standard problems of remembering everyone's names and coming up with clever ... Read More
Self-Care Tips for Protecting Your Mental Health When You Love Someone with an Addiction
Every person trying to beat addiction or dealing with a substance abuse problem needs a support system. But if the support system is primarily a single individual, it can take a huge toll on that person's mental health. If you have a loved one who is going through the journey of rehab and entering into a sober ... Read More
6 Tips for Helping Your Partner Stay Sober After Rehab
Having a loved one suffering from addiction can be very difficult, no matter who you are or what you've experienced in your life. Seeing people we love go through something that changes who they are and actively hurts them is not something we're prepared to go through. There exists a misconception, when we think of ... Read More
Am I Addicted to Love? The Signs of a Relationship Addiction That Can Help You Answer That Question
You’ve heard love described as intoxicating, but is it possible to have a true love addiction? You may be addicted not to a specific person but to the concept of being in love. It doesn’t help when romance novels and movies paint an unrealistic picture of what love is and you find yourself jumping from one relationship ... Read More
Therapeutic Alliance: The One Big Clue That Your Therapist Can Help You
Imagine seeing a therapist you didn't completely trust. This wouldn't be a very productive relationship, right? This is the high-level explanation of a concept called "therapeutic alliance." It's the bond you and your therapist share as part of a two-sided, good-faith interaction to provide recovery and understanding, ... Read More
Lady Gaga: Mental Health and Advocacy
Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is a household name in the United States and around the world. After her rise to popularity in 2008 with her smash hit "Poker Face," Lady Gaga has released multiple platinum records, acted in movies, performed at awards shows and, overall, been a true pop culture force ... Read More
How a Walk-In Mental Health Clinic Can Help You or a Loved One
There's an increasing demand for quick walk-in health care. If you don't feel well for a day, you can head to your city’s express clinic, get some medical attention and go about your business. Minute clinics, urgent care and telemedicine all provide quick medical care for those with colds, flu, injuries and minor ... Read More
The Mental Health Pitfalls of Fitbits for Consumers
Fitbits are wearable activity monitors that look like a watch but offer a lot more insight when it comes to your daily activity levels and vital signs. Many Apple watches and Garmin brand watches have similar features and are lumped under the moniker of 'Fitbit'. You'll find many variations within these products ... Read More
