Mental Health

A scientific study conducted at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine found specific impairments in networks of the brain’s neurons that researchers tied to drug addiction behaviors. The study, published in the scientific journal Neuron, reviews over 100 studies of various neuroimaging to compare the results to a previous ... Read More

‘Veronica Mars’ Actor Brad Bufanda Dead by Suicide Another celebrity has lost the battle with mental health and suicide. Brad Bufanda, best known in the acting world by his role on “Veronica Mars,” died by suicide on Wednesday, at the age of 34. He had suffered traumatic injuries after jumping of a building in ... Read More

Demi Lovato Announces Mental Health Ambassador Status for Global Citizen In addition to being a singer and actress, Demi Lovato is also well known for being vocal when it comes to body positivity, self-esteem, and mental health. Lovato, who is coming up on six years of sobriety, said that she considers speaking out ... Read More

The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects just over 2% of the American population. Of that group of people, over half of them will or have developed an addiction to either drugs or alcohol. This disorder is a hurdle for those who live with it and addiction ... Read More

The Advantages of Learning Forgiveness in Addiction Recovery Addicts are likely to experience feelings of resentment, betrayal, and bitterness for their past. It is important to address these feelings during treatment so that the recovering addict can discover where they stem from and move forward. Leaving negative ... Read More