Depression is a common and treatable mental health condition that affects millions of Americans annually. Regardless of the large number of people affected, depression remains vastly misunderstood, ignored, and stigmatized. Importantly, depression and addiction are often closely linked, and depression can trigger addiction. Whether your depression is caused by trauma, a substance abuse addiction, or…
Self-harm is the act of intentionally harming your own body to cope with emotional pain, anger, or frustration. The practice has existed for years, but it is of particular concern today due to its marked rise in teens over the past decade. Generally, self-harm is done by impulsively cutting, hitting, or burning your body, but…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that used to be called “manic depression.” Bipolar disorder generally involves fluctuations in a person’s mood, from depression to an elevated, euphoric high. There is no cure for bipolar disorder, but it can be managed and treated effectively by participating in a bipolar treatment program. Understanding the symptoms…
Depression is a serious mental health disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to other mental disorders and physical challenges. While more than 17 million people in the United States are diagnosed as suffering from depression, many more have not sought help and treatment. Those closest to us often are the ones who are experiencing…
Millions of Americans suffer depression and anxiety. These mental health conditions are two of the more common ones that people deal with in the United States. In fact, millions of people will face a major depressive episode in a given year, while anxiety is reported regularly throughout the year, as well. Aside from a major…
The opioid epidemic is notorious for not discriminating. Opiate addiction has impacted individuals, families and communities from all regions of the country, all economic statuses and all age groups. However, one group hit especially hard by addiction, alcoholism and suicide is Millennials—those born between 1981 and 1996. A recent report co-authored by Trust for America’s…
Game of Thrones star, Kit Harrington, Opens Up About Mental Health Kit Harrington, also known as Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, has recently checked himself into a mental health retreat to deal with exhaustion, stress and alcohol use. Friends of the actor shared that when he realized it was the end, he began struggling…