Dispelling Myths: Opioid Crisis
With the opioid crisis still going strong and constantly changing, there are many claims and opinions circulating regarding the problem. Despite increased awareness, the opioid crisis continues to worsen. The life expectancy in the United States has dropped twice in 2015 and 2016
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
For the many people who suffer from substance use disorders, treatment might seem like a terrifying step to make. Drugs and substance abuse can become a crutch that people use for their mental health. Similar to someone who has lost the function of their leg, losing control of on
How We Defend Ourselves against Pain
We all have our fears, guilty pleasures, and anxious thoughts that plague our every day lives. College students, in particular, are getting their first tastes of independence, and as a result, they struggle with unprecedented mental and emotional hurdles that they have never deal
Mental Health Among Minorities
Although mental health affects all ethnicities and groups equally, some groups are more prone to developing mental health disorders and less likely to get treatment. Factors like racism, cultural factors, socioeconomic factors and lack of access to quality healthcare work against
Dispelling Myths: Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is associated with several common mental disorders, like specific phobias or generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety is especially high among college students and can often be exacerbated by stressful situations. Due to how common anxiety disorders are, there are many compo
Exploring Anxiety Disorders
We might know what anxiety feels like due to our own personal experiences, but it can be hard to understand the extent of anxiety disorders and how they are classified. All of these disorders have one thing in common: an excessive or persistent worry that may not be applicable to
