Going to a psychiatric hospital sounds terrifying. However, many people find safety, security, and immense support while inpatient. Going inpatient can be voluntary or involuntary. If family and/or friends see Read More
Not all parent-child relationships are positive and healthy which can make holidays a mentally and emotionally challenging event. Regardless of intent, many cause harm to their children. Oftentimes it’s the Read More
Nurses and other healthcare workers play pivotal roles in our lives. We often fail to realize the intense levels of stress and distressing experiences they encounter on a daily basis. Trauma Read More
There are plenty of holidays that involve the drug, alcohol. Many people do not consider alcohol a drug, however, a drug is any mind or mood altering substance, legal or Read More
Living a healthy life is great! AND there are extremes to everything. Being physically active and strong helps us live longer and be more independent as we age. Eating a healthy, Read More
Mental health is vital to our overall well being. While not everyone has a mental illness, everyone has mental health, just like physical health. Some of the mental health concerns Read More
An anxiety disorder is more than occasional anxiety. Anxiety disorders involve anxiety that doesn’t subside and can get worse over time. Symptoms of anxiety disorders get in the way of Read More
All people are born into an idea of what a family is. Kids grow up playing with dolls, playing doctor, and living as active members of families. There are also Read More
Adverse religious experiences (ARE) are any experience of a religious belief, structure, or practice which undermines an individual’s sense of safety or autonomy. This can include negative impacts on a Read More
ADHD is a disorder that impacts a person’s ability to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. There are three categories: inattentive, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and combined. Many people with ADHD, especially children, may Read More
Autism has a bad reputation. People with autism have been shunned socially and by family, deemed as “weird” or “dumb” by society, and are often misconstrued as all or nothing Read More
It’s a common perception that infidelity is always just a simple choice that someone in a relationship decides to make. However, there is a different way to look at infidelity: Read More
The legal and physical separation of parents can involve a number of difficult topics, especially where kids are involved. The feelings for each individual can be complex and include a Read More
Depression is a heavy topic. There are a number of depressive disorders including: major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, depressive disorder due to another health condition, as well as substance Read More
They say that the opposite of addiction is connection. People struggling with addiction often feel isolated, low-self esteem, low self-worth, shunning from society, shame, and guilt. It’s important for people Read More