Reserve Seat Now to Prevent Suicide and Provide Hope for Healing In celebration of “Take Your Dog to Work Day” (June 24), we’re remembering the therapy dogs that go to work every day in this country and highlighting the need for more of these dogs in communities across America. Therapy dogs provide critical emotional ... Read More
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Is Procrastination a Sign of a Mental Health Issue?
Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More
What’s an “Out-of-Body Experience” from Hallucinogens Like?
Psychedelic experiences have long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers and are woven into countless movies. One common go-to element of psychedelic experiences is visual alterations. This may include anything from vibrant, shifting colors and geometric patterns to hallucinations of objects, places, and ... Read More
Is All Therapy Equal? How to Gauge Quality and Therapy Effectiveness
Mental health services have long seemed out of reach for the average person. But in the last few years, technology has had a significant impact on how people access the services they need. Now, everything from groceries to contracting services and even therapy is just a couple of clicks away. As mental health awareness ... Read More
The Surprisingly Many Signs of PTSD and How to Get Help
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some of the symptoms may be more widely known. What many people may not know, however, is that still other symptoms can signify PTSD. In fact, surprisingly many things can be signs of PTSD.... Anger and ... Read More
The Dangerous Effects of Drug Abuse on the Heart
How Drug Abuse Damages the Heart Can drug abuse damage the heart? The answer to that is yes, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The type of impact ranges widely, from creating abnormal heart rates to putting you at risk for a heart attack. Injections themselves pose risks as they damage the veins and ... Read More
Kpin, Xannys and Clon: The Commonly Abused Benzos
Anxiety has become a problem of epic proportions. A recent report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that more than 40% of adults in Florida have experienced anxiety and depression. Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos or pharmaprams, are frequently prescribed by doctors to help alleviate the ... Read More
Can You Be Fired for Missing Work for Depression?
People often announce jokingly that they're depressed because something didn't happen the way they wanted it to happen. Sometimes, a person may dramatically lower their shoulders and say, "I'm depressed," in a way that others understand is a passing disappointment. (In fact, psychologists have worried for years that ... Read More
