It's no secret that substance abuse is a problem on American college campuses. Each year, publications such as Princeton Review and Best Colleges post annual lists highlighting the "top party schools." Fraternity/sorority and house parties and near-campus bars with dirt-cheap drink specials accompany the typical ... Read More
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What Is It Like to Live With Borderline Personality Disorder?
For most people, a crisis is something that unexpectedly disrupts their lives but eventually resolves itself. A death in the family, sudden job loss or losing your home in a fire is a crisis. The way we deal with a crisis depends on many factors as well, such as how much family support and financial resources are ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Caffeine and Alcohol
Some people may think that drinking coffee after drinking alcohol will perk them up and alleviate the symptoms they're feeling as a result of the drinks they consume, but this isn't the case. The dangerous reality is that consuming caffeine after alcohol can mask alcohol's depressant side effects, making you feel you ... Read More
Why Psychoeducational Groups Are Effective at Treating Mental Health Issues
Psychoeducation is a type of group therapy for those seeking help for mental health disorders or addiction. Psychoeducation isn’t always well understood by the public or by those who seek out psychoeducational group therapy. Yet, its premise is very simple and very valuable. Psychoeducational groups work to educate ... Read More
The Unexpected Trauma of Infertility and How to Cope
Infertility and the mental trauma that it can cause are difficult topics. It is often discussed in terms of grieving. And it can, of course, play into pre-existing or formative mental health disorders. A woman experiencing the unexpected trauma of infertility needs validation. She needs understanding about what ... Read More
What It’s Like to Live with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly portrayed in television shows and movies, usually among war veterans returning from combat. However, even as greater visibility is given to this mental illness, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it is, who can experience it, and how it affects friends and ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Ecstasy and Alcohol
Alcohol is the most popular substance in America. It's legal for those over 21, very easily accessible and part of recreation in many facets of popular culture. Around two thirds of adults drink alcohol, and over 5 percent engage in heavy drinking. It has a presence at most parties from young adulthood onward, making ... Read More
Dethroning the Stigma of Suicidal Thoughts, a la Meghan Markle
In a 2021 exclusive interview, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss Prince Harry, mental illness and their exit from the royal family. The two-hour interview was packed with shocking reveals that left even Oprah, the queen of prime time, nearly speechless. Among these ... Read More
