Any chronic or long-lasting medical condition is challenging, no matter your financial situation. When you add in a secondary condition, it increases the challenge exponentially. Chronic disease requires long-term management strategies to control the symptoms. Concurrent disorders can make it more difficult to get a ... Read More
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Recovery Doesn’t Happen in a Flash—Even for Ezra Miller
Actor Ezra Miller is well-known for their roles in popular films dating back to 2008, but in recent years, the celebrity has been making headlines for less desirable reasons. From 2020 to 2022, Ezra Miller faced a string of charges based on misconduct and crimes like burglary and assault. Fortunately, Miller has taken ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Depression?
For some people, inpatient treatment for depression would only be a last resort. Many movies and TV shows feature terrifying scenes of mentally ill patients stuffed into straitjackets and locked away for years. These dramatic scenes make for great entertainment, but they're not a realistic portrayal of mental health ... Read More
From Teen Addict to Star Student and Campus Leader – Mason Collie’s Journey to Win the 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
21-year-old Mason Collie has come a long way since being arrested at school on drug charges. Collie was in his junior year of high school then and at 17 was facing “years of prison time.” (“17 is the age at which you’re considered an adult in Texas,” he explained in a recent interview.) Today, the future looks ... Read More
When a Loved One Has Anxiety: A Reading List for Family Members
More than 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. It can cripple their lives, rob them of joy, and jeopardize jobs, families, relationships, and futures. Yet, anxiety can alert us that something's wrong, out of kilter, or off-track. The key for those who struggle with anxiety or family members eager to ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Anxiety
Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More
6 Tips for Anxiety That’s Getting in the Way of Relationships
It's normal to experience apprehension about starting a new job, going on a first date, or speaking before a large group. That nervous or unsettling feeling known as anxiety is not always bad, because some anxiety can help people be more careful when faced with challenges. For example, an individual considering a ... Read More
How Contigo Wellness Is Supporting Women’s Mental Health
Every woman deserves a happy, fulfilling life. Unfortunately, women's mental health issues often go ignored. Society tells women that admitting to feelings of depression after giving birth makes them bad mothers. Career women are expected to raise children, clean the house and thrive in their industries without ... Read More