From carefully tweaked glamour shots to extreme selfies—those stomach-churning snapshots of individuals hanging precariously from skyscrapers or posing in front of moving trains—selfies are the lifeblood of social media, and no profile is complete without at least a few of them. And, everyone knows at least a few ... Read More
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How Rehab Can Improve Emotional Maturity
Quitting drugs or alcohol is more complex than simply allowing your body to rid itself of the influence of the substances in question. For many people, the emotional immaturity that treatment seeks to correct is the most important factor to target. This is the reason detox alone isn't successful for many people ... Read More
Veteran Career and Educational Opportunities in the Mental Health Field
Coming home after discharge from military service in one of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force), some veterans may be at a loss to know what jobs and careers are available and a good fit with their experience. Often, vets choose to serve in ... Read More
Josh Gad Goes Public With the GAD That’s Not in His Name
Recipient of two Annie Awards for his role as Frozen's Olaf and a Tony Award for "Best Actor in a Musical," Josh Gad is famous for his acting talent and distinctive voice. Recently, he has taken on a new and different role: speaking up for the one in five children suffering with mental health and learning disorders in ... Read More
How Marijuana Can Be Harder to Kick Than Other Drugs – A Q&A With a Recovering User
Roughly 30 percent of people who use marijuana have some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Yet most Americans probably don’t know that, thanks to this country’s new and growing love affair with pot. As the number of states legalizing medical and ... Read More
Is Too Much Screen-Time Affecting Your Mental Health
How much time do you spend in front of screens each day? The average screen time, by age, can be surprising for most people. People spend numerous hours each day in front of smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices for school, work, and recreation. Most people feel some guilt about the amount of time they spend ... Read More
How Much Do Drugs Cost?
How much does heroin cost? If you're not a user or buyer, you may have no idea how much a person that is using illegal drugs or prescription medications to get high is actually spending on them. When you consider the cost of any drug, whether it's heroin, cocaine or marijuana, a variety of factors are at play. It’s ... Read More
Managing OCD Through the Hectic Holidays
For many people, the holiday season is one of fun, family and friends as they engage in the festivities and parties, but this isn't the case for everyone. If you have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder — or suspect that you might be dealing with it — the holidays can end up being a time of feeling ... Read More