Children who grow up with a parent with schizophrenia have a lack of understanding about the condition. They may ask questions like, "What is schizophrenia like? Why is my mom or my dad acting this way? Is it my fault?" This experience can have long-term impacts on healthy childhood development. In this piece, we'll ... Read More
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5 Effective Self-Care Practices to Manage Stress
Stress affects every human, invariably in many different ways. Stress is the nagging static in your brain that beckons your attention. When stressors crop up, it is seemingly impossible to stay focused on the present moment. When I feel stressed, my brain feels like mush and self-care goes out the window. These ... 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
Growing Up With a Bipolar Parent
Growing up with a bipolar parent can have a long-term impact on how you see family relationships, including parent-child dynamics. If you had an unsteady role model growing up, you might be concerned that you have what it takes to be a good parent yourself. Or you may be concerned that you'll develop bipolar disorder ... Read More
Patrick Fitzgibbons, MBA, MS, MA
Patrick Fitzgibbons, MBA, MS, MA Shatterproof Program Lead Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired police commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in many different roles. Patrick holds advanced degrees in business and organizational leadership and is currently earning a MS in Mental Health Clinical ... Read More
5 Ways to Support a Loved One with Depression
Depression is a mental health condition that does not discriminate. From doctors, mothers, teachers, and even preachers - depression is one of the most common mental health issues in existence. As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety myself, I know how absolutely hopeless this condition can feel. ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Cocaine and Alcohol
Why are cocaine and alcohol so frequently combined? If a person gets high from cocaine or drunk from alcohol, why would they need to mix the two drugs? The answer is both simple and complicated: Alcohol is a depressant, and cocaine is a stimulant. When an addict has drunk too much alcohol and wants to "party" some ... Read More
The Hidden Trauma of Being Raised by a Narcissist
Imagine what it's like for a child to grow up in a home with a parent who's almost impossible to please. Where every time they looked for encouragement or validation, they were met with criticism or belittlement. Where their parent felt threatened any time their child stretched their wings and showed a glimmer of ... Read More
