LGBTQ and Mental Health
Mental health and healthcare is an issue for every population. Research shows that prejudice and biases present in the general population can result in negative mental health outcomes for minority […]
Understanding PTSD
The unpredictability of fast-paced, life-changing events are always keeping us on our toesin anticipation, yet there are some things in life that we can never be prepared for, which can […]
Schizophrenia and Substance Use
Schizophrenia is a rare disorder, present in about 1% of the population, that is generally misrepresented in the media. The most common depictions of schizophrenics show them as dangerous people […]
Maternal Depression
Despite the prevalence of maternal depression, many women may not know how to reactwhen they are experiencing it and they may feel alone; however, maternal depression is very common. Nationally, […]
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
May 10th is nationally the day for Children’s Mental Health Awareness. 1 out of 5 children in America have a diagnosable mental disorder, and only half of those who are […]
Alcohol Awareness: How Does it Work?
April was chosen as Alcohol Awareness Month several decades ago to reduce the stigma around alcoholism and to encourage those with a substance use disorder to consider treatment. Despite its […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Despite its potential dangers, alcohol is one of the most widely accepted and used drugs in the Western world. Many people are unaware that despite its legalization, alcohol is still […]
5 Tips for a Less Stressful Life
Everyone’s life gets stressful once in a while, and it might not always be a bad thing. Evolutionary stress has been key to our survival, but it also needs to […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in recent months, the public has become more aware of the extent of this problem. The statistics of sexual assault are harrowing; the […]
Learn about Opioids and the Opioid Crisis
How did we get here? The prescription of opioids for chronic pain began with evidence of its therapeutic values and effectiveness in treating different types of chronic pain. There was […]
