With modern health care and an increasing awareness of mental health challenges, we should be living in a golden age for mental health. Sadly, this isn't the case. The United States is in the grip of a millennial mental health crisis. People aged 25 to 44 are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries, ... Read More
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Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
No Alcohol November
Each year, thousands participate in a month-long challenge to abstain from drinking and focus on their health. With growing awareness about mental health and wellness, Sober November is more than a social media trend. For many, it offers a chance to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. What Is "Sober November" ... Read More
Bam Magera’s Experience with Drug Use and Rehab
Bam Margera is a professional skateboarder, stunt performer and TV personality. He's probably known best for his role in the early 2000s show Jackass. Bam is also known for his wild side, including having a history of heavy consumption of drugs and alcohol. Sadly, his troubles with substance addiction have continued ... Read More
Public Opinion on Mental Health – A Survey
Public perception of mental health in America has changed over the past few decades. Not too long ago, someone might feel ashamed at the mere thought of needing therapy, but social media today is full of young people openly talking about their struggles with mental illness, and the notion of seeing a therapist is ... Read More
Why Travel Out of State for Treatment
According to a 2023 report, around 48.5 million people in the United States struggled with substance abuse in the previous year. Beating addiction can be a huge challenge, and many individuals find that traveling to an alcohol rehab in Florida offers them a chance to "get away from it all" and focus on recovery in a ... Read More
Jamie Lee Curtis on Sobriety and Mental Health
Jamie Lee Curtis is a famous actress known for her roles in several horror and comedy films. But for all you know about the actress, you may not know about her dark past with alcohol and substance abuse. Let's look at everything known about Jamie Lee Curtis' addictions, her sobriety and her comments on her mental ... Read More
Tom Petty’s Drug Use and What Took His Life
American guitarist and singer Tom Petty had a rock-star life. He toured the world and created unforgettable music. Earlier in his career, Tom Petty's drug use was well-known. He openly spoke about having a heroin addiction in the late '90s but then sought treatment and got sober. So it shocked the entire world when his ... 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
