In 2024, 12.1% of adults in the United States struggled with feelings of anxiety. For some people, these feelings are a temporary reaction to stressful events. However, for others, anxiety is a debilitating condition that affects the way they eat, sleep, exercise, work and interact with others. When you seek anxiety ... Read More
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High-Functioning PTSD: Signs You’re Struggling (Even When Life Looks Fine)
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder, we often imagine someone visibly struggling. We generally don't picture someone who seems calm, successful and highly accomplished. Individuals with high-functioning PTSD successfully maintain careers, relationships and daily responsibilities while living with symptoms ... Read More
Using Weed to Cope with Anxiety: When Self-Medicating Backfires
Many people use weed as a way of coping with anxiety, unaware that in the long-term they could be making their symptoms worse. The link between marijuana and anxiety is complex, and using weed, especially to excess, could do more harm than good. Can weed cause anxiety? What impact does tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ... Read More
Meet the 2026 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”!
Last week, we introduced you to twelve outstanding finalists for this year’s “Hope for Healing Scholarship,” each with an inspiring story and a deep commitment to the field of behavioral health. Choosing from such a talented pool of finalists made the decision even more difficult, and even more meaningful. After ... Read More
Anthony Kiedis and the RHCPs History of Use
Anthony Kiedis, the frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has spent decades commanding stages with an energy that defined alternative rock. The band's songs "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" became anthems for millions. His voice carried the band through stadium tours and multiple Grammy wins, making them one ... Read More
2026 Finalists for Hope for Healing Scholarship Announced!
Meet Our 12 Finalists for the Hope for Healing Scholarship After receiving more than 1,400 applications from students across hundreds of colleges and universities, we are proud to introduce the 12 finalists for this year’s Hope for Healing Scholarship. This remarkable group represents dozens of academic pursuits, with ... Read More
Mental Health Relapse – What is it?
With 12.8% of adults dealing with feelings of anxiety and 4.8% of adults experiencing depression, mental illness is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Therapy can ease the symptoms, but it doesn't offer a cure--and for someone who's already on the edge, a single argument or setback could trigger a mental ... Read More
Why Isolation Fuels Depression and Suicidal Tendencies
With tens of millions of Americans experiencing a mental illness each year, it's no surprise that these conditions occasionally overlap with substance abuse disorder. To make matters worse, addicts and isolation often go hand-in-hand. As people isolate themselves, they may suffer from increased depression and ... Read More
