2023-01-10 19:06
As we welcome 2023 and get back into work mode, one thing often comes up at the turn of every annual calendar; performance evaluations which often go hand in hand with a potential rai… Read More
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Kratom is a naturally occurring herbal substance made from the leaves of a tropical tree known as Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asia. It is often marketed in health food or specialty stores as a “natural herb.â€
2022-12-21 20:15
Some things are so simple, we just need to give ourselves permission! Don’t want to make homemade apple pie? Bring a frozen one. Can’t afford the employee gift exchange? P… Read More
2022-12-21 19:09
Feeling stressed, lonely, or sad around the holidays? Change your routine! KEY POINTS Identify your triggers. Give yourself permission to feel your emotions. Limit or take a break from socia… Read More
2022-12-14 23:56
As we run into the holiday season, the new year is right around the corner. Welcoming 2023 may seem daunting, however, the New Year can be a fresh start, a way to celebrate your recovery and… Read More
2022-12-06 21:38
Traumatic events can result in severe emotional and mental unresolved anguish leading to mental health and substance abuse disorders. Many individuals may not be able to function within a he… Read More
2022-12-06 20:13
Volunteering in addiction recovery is the opposite of an active drug and alcohol addiction. Volunteer work is a selfless act, whether it is time spent at homeless shelters, raising money for… Read More
2022-12-01 19:49
I'm Not Drinking This Holiday Season. Why Can't We Just Say It? It can be pretty unsettling to think about declining alcohol in an environment conducive to alcohol. Alcohol flows freely duri… Read More
2022-11-16 22:59
Recognizing Potential Triggers and Setting Boundaries Before the Family Feast. November kicks off in full swing into the holiday season. However you choose to celebrate it, the holiday seaso… Read More
2022-11-10 16:05
A soldier is often thought of as a brave, courageous, and strong individual. The truth is that a soldier is also human and can suffer from various mental health issues such as PTSD. Active-d… Read More
2022-11-04 15:50
National Bullying Month: The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health “Bullying results from an unequal power dynamic – the strong attacking the weak”. -Maria Konnikova “… Read More
2022-10-27 16:10
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year we RISE to ensure every woman has access to the scr… Read More
2022-10-27 16:01
Dear Doctors, October is LGBTQ History Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging, supporting, and celebrating leaders within the LGBTQ community. It is time to step up for the LGBTQ community… Read More
2022-10-27 15:52
Every October is devoted to bringing awareness to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence (IPDVAM). The intention is to empower our community to work towards ending gender-based violence.
The… Read More
2022-10-20 20:41
Man-made or synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl and fentanyl analogs) were involved in over half of the 70,630 drug overdose deaths in 2019. Fentanyl and other intentional and unintentional o… Read More
2022-10-13 15:58
"#OCDWeek began in 2009 to share knowledge and reduce stigma around OCD and related disorders. Each year in October, individuals, community groups, service organizations, and clinics around… Read More
2022-10-05 20:42
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) takes place annually during the first week of October to raise awareness about mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Il… Read More
2022-09-28 23:12
Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes, from group and family to individual and couples therapy. Some people go to therapy for treatment for substance use disorders or mental health disorders… Read More
2022-09-28 23:06
We must always be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don't have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. We can all do simple things to safeguard our… Read More
2022-09-28 22:59
“National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’… Read More
2022-09-22 23:40
“Protect our Elders, and they will pass their knowledge and wisdom to our Children. Protect our Women, and they will love, support, and educate our Children. Protect our Childre… Read More
2022-09-22 23:26
A barrier within the Hispanic and Latinx communities is the stigma of mental health and substance use disorders. Individuals within the Hispanic/Latinx community are often raised to be very… Read More
2022-09-15 16:14
We are all born the same, we all have the same opportunities, and we all have the same ability to propel ourselves out of our current situation. What a load of crap.
The post Do Income Level… Read More
2022-09-07 21:35
In this day in age, we live on technology. Navigation, Bluetooth music, dating apps, social media, and working remotely are some of the daily perks of modern-day technology. The addiction re… Read More
2022-09-01 19:43
“You have a major depressive disorder, and I think you will benefit from starting a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a commonly prescribed antidepressant.” This is… Read More
2022-08-17 21:37
Anxiety and depression are separate mental health disorders but are intimately connected. Having an anxiety disorder is the strongest predictor that an individual will develop depression. Ne… Read More
2022-08-17 21:26
Impulse-control disorders are conditions that involve the lack of self-control resulting in unbalanced emotions and behaviors that can harm one or others. Impulse Control Disorders often co… Read More
2022-08-09 23:26
Anxiety is a normal healthy emotion that protects you from danger; however, when anxiety occurs every day in non-threatening scenarios, it can wreak havoc on your life. If you have an anxiet… Read More
2022-08-03 23:57
What Are Study Drugs? “Smart drugs” and “study drugs” are more than a chemical escape hatch from reality. Individuals commonly abuse them to boost the brain’s a… Read More
2022-07-26 18:58
Mental health refers to an individual’s well-being regarding their psychological and emotional state. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. An individual’s mental hea… Read More
2022-07-26 18:49
This summer seems like the first “normal” summer since the COVID-19 pandemic when the world shut down. People travel again, take family vacations, and enjoy time outside with the… Read More
2022-07-13 19:36
“July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, s… Read More
2022-07-07 18:37
We continue to raise awareness in June by introducing the next important awareness day: International Day Against Drug Use and Illicit Trafficking, June 26th. According to the United Nations… Read More
2022-06-28 18:50
Individuals often interchangeably misuse the terms “substance misuse and substance abuse” and although these terms are related on a spectrum, there are stark differences between… Read More
2022-06-21 19:10
June is National Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about issues related to PTSD and reducing the stigma associated with PTSD. PTSD is often… Read More
2022-06-17 15:52
As we rapidly approach Father’s Day, a day to celebrate and remember our dads and father figures in our life, it is essential to note that June also happens to be Men’s Health Mo… Read More
2022-06-16 21:51
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown. June 19, 1910, is quite a remarkable day in history because it was the very first Father’… Read More
2022-06-07 19:42
Pride Month is held every June, which makes this a good time to take a look at substance use disorders in the LGBTQ community. While Pride is a celebration that also works to a… Read More
2022-05-31 21:21
A recent study published in the journal Psychological Medicine shows a relationship between depression and accelerated brain aging. These findings may help the development of future dementia… Read More
