No attorney reading this will be surprised to hear that the legal profession is a demanding one. Nor is it surprising, then, that the profession has had long-running struggles with mental health, work-life balance, and substance use. It is a topic that has been covered well. Yet, just because we know that the profession needs […]
With National Eating Disorders Awareness Week during the month of February, it’s important to highlight just how common they are in society. In fact, Hollywood has produced a number of movies about eating disorders that can be rented or streamed online at places like Netflix or YouTube. Contrary to the harmful stereotypes that exist about […]
Movies about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) might seem like an odd topic for a film to some people, but for those who live with the condition, these BPD movies show them they are not alone. The stigma associated with poor mental health in the United States and other societies around the world, is all too […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can impact almost anyone, so it’s no surprise to find out there are quite a few famous people and celebrities with PTSD who have also struggled with this mental health condition. When reactions to stressful events do not improve over time, fear, anxiety and other painful symptoms can make daily life extremely […]
Our new Virtual IOP Program Online is the safest and most convenient way for anyone to receive the benefits of outpatient treatment for addiction and mental health issues from the comfort of your own home. It also solves the problem for people searching for IOP Program Near Me because it is available from anywhere. Note: […]
Alcohol and concussions can be a dangerous mix, and the same holds true for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and substance abuse. In a split second, a terrible accident that leads to traumatic brain injury can change the course of a person’s life forever. It is one of the starker realities of our physical vulnerability […]
Project Semicolon is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Founded in 2013, the organization has helped millions of people and believes suicide is generally preventable and is the collective responsibility of each and every person on the planet. Suicide, tragically, is all too common. Not only is it a sign that someone’s suffering […]
With the popularity and necessity of so many antidepressant medications available on the market today, it’s important for people taking them to understand the potential dangers of serotonin syndrome. Most adults in the United States, especially those that struggle with insomnia from time to time, are familiar with the word “serotonin.” The term conjures up […]
Mood disorders, such as Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Depression, are the most common cause of hospitalization in the United States for people under the age of 45 (besides pregnancy and birth), according to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). Make no mistake, the struggle is very real. Depression is a serious disease caused by […]
Because depressive symptoms have become such a normal part of life for millions of people, it’s no surprise Hollywood has used them as an underlying theme and produced so many films and movies about depression. Depression is more than just being blue. While quite common, there are different types of depressive disorders that vary in […]
