September is National Recovery Month. This annual observance is dedicated to celebrating people in recovery and raising awareness that treatment and recovery from substance use and mental health conditions are possible. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) uses the month to promote ... Read More
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National Recovery Month: A Celebration for All
National Recovery Month: Why Recovery Stories Matter
Every September, National Recovery Month gives communities an opportunity to recognize those in recovery and the work that makes it possible. It's also a time to listen to the people who have been through it. Recovery stories can put a human face on addiction and mental health challenges, helping others see that change ... Read More
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Barriers to Care in BIPOC Communities
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community faces unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Being aware of these challenges is the first step towards reducing inequality in mental health care. Members of the BIPOC community face many barriers ... Read More
Kelly Osbourne Mental Health
Kelly Osbourne is a British television star and singer. She's best known for her role in the MTV reality series The Osbournes as the daughter of rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Due to her dad's fame, Kelly has spent her entire life in the spotlight. As a teenager, she developed a drug and alcohol addiction and went to drug ... Read More
Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
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
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
