Florida is currently suffering a mental health crisis. Nearly 700,000 adults and children in Florida are struggling to cope with depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses that often leave them unable to adequately care for themselves. Many can't access treatment simply because ... Read More
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Why This National Recovery Month Is for Everyone
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance to raise awareness for substance use and mental health treatment. This year, the 31st annual observance is about "celebrating connections" and revolves around the theme, "Recovery is for everyone, every person, every family, every community." Alcohol and drug ... Read More
How Adopted Animals Came to the Rescue During Lockdown
One of the few bright spots early in the pandemic was that numerous animal shelters across the country reported that they didn't have enough animals to keep up with the demand. In some consistently overcrowded shelters and humane rescue groups, the number of requests for dog adoptions doubled. Newfound free time ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Tramadol and Ativan
Ativan and Tramadol are two fairly common prescription medications that you may find together in your medicine cabinet at some point. While Tramadol is typically prescribed to manage symptoms of physical pain, Ativan is commonly prescribed for managing anxiety. Tramadol is an opioid, and Ativan is a benzodiazepine. ... Read More
What Are the Treatments for Germophobia and OCD?
The advent of COVID-19 drastically changed social mores regarding hygiene. The prospect of contracting the coronavirus sensitized many Americans—who would usually not think much about germs—to their reality and the dangers of minimizing them. It is no wonder that rates of germophobia and, relatedly, ... Read More
Modern Depression: A Mental Health Guide for Today’s Man
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in America. This mood disorder can cause one to go through long bouts of grief, low energy, sadness, and isolation. In the past half-century, there has been great improvement in the research and treatment of depression and mental health. The hardest part ... Read More
How to Stop the Anxious Ruminating at Night
As many as 30 percent of adults in this country suffer from insomnia, according to statistics from the Sleep Foundation. The disorder, which is characterized by persistent problems with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting good sleep, can be caused by various factors such as stress, worries, or ... Read More
Outdoor Therapy for Mental Health
Over the past few decades, we've taken major steps forward when it comes to acknowledging the damage that mental health issues have on society and expanding access to quality treatment. With an increase in awareness, there will naturally be an increase in treatment options. In this piece, we're going to be discussing ... Read More
