There's no question that the mental health treatment community — as well as society at large — is always learning about mental illness. Every year, new research comes out that shifts our thinking slightly about certain conditions. These changes may be so incremental we hardly notice them. But a look back at how the ... Read More
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How the DSM Became the Defining Authority on Mental Disorders
What Causes Hallucinations and What’s the Treatment?
A Beautiful Mind. Take Shelter. Ironweed. Hallucinations are frequently presented in the media as a convenient plot device, but the reality of hallucinations is often quite different. As such, hallucinations are largely misunderstood by the general public, including people who have experienced them. For those who ... Read More
Afraid of Antidepressants’ Side Effects? What to Know
For many people with anxiety or depression, a common barrier to treatment can be resistance to medication. They may make statements such as, "I don't want to take antidepressants," or "I don't want to take medication." Sometimes they may have tried an antidepressant medication before, and it did not work or caused ... Read More
When to Break Up With Your Therapist
Making the decision to switch to a new therapist can be nerve-wracking. An individual may feel like they've shared all their secrets and struggles with their mental health provider, and it can feel awkward to end that relationship. Recognizing when it's time to make a change and, more importantly, knowing how to do it ... Read More
The Hospitality Industry’s Guide to Mental Health and Addiction Help
The hospitality industry in the United States is a major sector of the economy, employing around 17 million adults in 2019. It encompasses many different job functions in businesses from hotels to eateries, but restaurant workers play a key role in the hospitality space. From running drinks to waiting tables, servers, ... Read More
Help for When a Nurse Experiences Psychological Trauma
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) publishes a list of the most stressful jobs annually based on several factors, including "consequence of errors" and "time pressure." While everyone understands that positions in law enforcement will always be the #1 most stressful job in the U.S., it may surprise many ... Read More
What’s the Connection Between Addiction and Homelessness?
Homelessness and addiction have several misconceptions in common. For example, many think people become addicted to substances or become homeless as the result of the "bad choices" they made in life. They may think so-called "homeless drug addicts" are the way they are because of a moral defect or personality ... Read More
How Did AA Begin? A Quick History
In almost every city in America, there's probably an AA meeting happening right now. It's one of the most well-known and historically successful recovery programs in the United States and beyond because of its focus on group accountability, support and following a concrete process. But, like many things we take for ... Read More