Updated August 2023, Post-traumatic stress disorder is among the most misunderstood mental health disorders. The condition, which may arise after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, is diagnosed in about four percent of adults every year. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stigmas associated with PTSD ... Read More
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Can a Mental Illness Be Cured? Discover How Long It Takes to Recover
What does recovery from mental illness look like? That's a question that almost anyone affected by a mental health disorder wants an answer to. A truly satisfying answer can be complicated. It's important to understand how mental illnesses can manifest, how they are treated, and the differences in their reoccurrences. ... Read More
Is Access to Mental Healthcare in America Better This World Mental Health Day?
Nearly one in five Americans are currently living with a mental health disorder, which puts them at a higher risk for complications such as sleep disorders, heart or respiratory diseases, diabetes, and substance abuse. Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law over a decade ago, there's been a significant ... Read More
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Many of us have someone in our lives who has trouble forming relationships with others. It might be a coworker, a distant cousin or a neighbor. These individuals don't seem to have anyone close to them. And even when you've tried to establish a bond with them, you've felt pushed away. You may have wondered why some ... Read More
No More Shame: Teddy G.
Teddy G. remembers the day it happened. “It was September 4, 2014,” he recalled. “I responded to an unresponsive infant, and we tried to work on him all the way to the hospital, but he didn’t survive. My son was the same age, had the same red hair, same diapers. That set my world on fire.” Living with Untreated PTSD ... Read More
The Power of Transparency in Therapy
Transparency - one of the most valuable traits to acquire as a human, yet every molecule in my body rejects the thought of it. I think it’s fair to say that any individual, addict, or non-addict, that has experienced any form of trauma can relate to the detestable feelings associated with vulnerability and ... Read More
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
