Maintaining Your Mental Health Through the Holidays
Helping You Have Holiday CheerFor many, the winter holidays are a time of joyous feelings. Family and friends gather together to celebrate traditions, and
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Surviving the Holiday Season in Recovery
How to Stay Holly and JollyThe holiday season is often a time full of cheer and celebrations. Many gather with friends, family, and loved ones to practice
Causes of Depression
Depression is Different for EveryoneOften, people who struggle with a mental health condition also struggle with a substance use disorder. Those that have
How to Fight Depression
The Daily BattleDealing with depression is exhausting. Whether you are battling feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or physical symptoms like
Fentanyl Abuse & Deaths Worsen as Opioid Crisis Continues
The American opioid crisis has worsened in many regions during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The main driving factor for it has been fentanyl abuse and ad
Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
Learn the BehaviorsIn 2019, one death every 11 minutes was caused by suicide. Although there is a negative stigma surrounding the topic of suicide, talking
Myths About Suicide
Breaking the Stigma Surrounding SuicideFor centuries, suicide has been a topic that has been considered taboo. However, according to the World Health Organ
Different Types of Depression
Symptoms of DepressionExperiencing periods of sadness is normal and often inevitable as we go down life’s path. Depending on the situation, these feelings
Uncommon Signs of Depression
More Than Feelings of SadnessMajor depressive disorder is classified as a serious mental illness that affects how people think, feel, and act. Some people
Relapse Prevention Strategies
Staying on the Road to RecoveryAccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 40 to 60 percent of people struggling with addiction will e
Risks of Relapse
Why Does Relapse Happen?Relapse happens for a variety of reasons. Often people think they have gained more control and that using their substance of choice
Causes and Effects of Relapse
Some may think that drug and alcohol recovery is a quick, one-time process when in actuality, it is a lifelong journey. It is estimated that nearly 50 to 7