According to the CDC, approximately 4% of American adults take prescription sleeping pills regularly. The real number of individuals relying on some form of sleeping pill for help is much higher if you include individuals taking over-the-counter sleeping pills. Sleep is critical to our overall mental, emotional, and ... Read More
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How to Love Someone with a Serious Mental Illness
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may find that loving them can sometimes be stressful. If they suffer from mood swings or require a lot of support, you may wonder if you're providing them with the help they need or enabling unhealthy behaviors. If that describes your ... Read More
Can You Be a Police Officer With a Mental Illness?
Twenty percent of American adults are living with a mental health disorder, equating to 1 in 5 adults. This statistic reflects the fact that mental health disorders are common and nothing to be ashamed of. Mental disorders like depression, anxiety and other types of mood disorders can arise for a number of reasons. ... Read More
The Funny Psychology of Why We Laugh
Laughter is not just a response to humorous events. It can be a way to cope with anxiety and stress or even a sign of a mental health issue, among still other explanations. In fact, as it turns out, the psychology behind why we laugh is rather complex.... The Effects of Laughter The first thought about laughing is ... Read More
How Sobriety Headlined Super Bowl Halftime
The 2022 Super Bowl provided a spectacular halftime show. Millions of Americans and people around the globe watched as the NFL featured several of the top stars in hip-hop music. However, this was more than a celebration of the music loved by many. The country's recovery community applauded the hard-earned sobriety of ... Read More
How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Who Won’t Take Their Meds
In the United States alone, approximately one in five adults is living with some type of mental illness. Of those people, about a quarter experience a serious mental illness that significantly impacts their ability to lead a healthy, productive life. Making the decision to seek treatment for a mental illness is its ... Read More
Is “Normal” Life Possible After a PTSD Diagnosis?
Traumatic events, whether it's a large-scale occurrence such as a war or more personal such as a mugging or assault, can leave an individual feeling vulnerable. Unfortunately, for many people, the distress lasts long after the incident or circumstance is resolved. Months or even years later, the individual may be ... Read More
Help for Anxiety and Low Confidence From Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong with a group? Have you been afraid someone might out you as a fraud? These are textbook examples of imposter syndrome anxiety, which is something that affects many people but feels very isolating when it's happening to you. In this piece, we'll explore the way imposter ... Read More
