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
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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
The Lawyer’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Law is a profession requiring years of diligent study, the need to establish oneself after receiving university degrees and passing appropriate exams for accreditation. It is also one of the most intensely competitive occupations, one that inspires little admiration from the public. Lawyers, it seems, rank incredibly ... Read More
12-Step Programs for Anxiety and Depression
The road to recovery from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can be daunting. There are still many people who may not even realize what they're suffering from; worst of all, many of those who do are afraid to talk about it openly. Communities all across the world suffer from a shortage of available ... Read More