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Understanding Cyberbullying and Its Effects
Cyberbullying occurs to 37 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 and can include flaming, dissing, trolling, masquerading and more., As social media becomes more and more prevalent in the lives of teens and children, cyberbu
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is a form of chronic depression with longer-lasting, potentially milder symptoms than major depression., As with many mental health conditions, we have a general concept of what they entail and wha
Healthy Ways to Get Over a Breakup
Healing from a breakup includes processing through journaling or counseling, grieving the loss and reaching out to your friends for support. , No matter your age, breakups are a universally painful experience. Feelings like sadness, lonelin
5 Things to Know About Psychological Testing
There is a lot of mystery surrounding tsycholocial Testing for mental health. Here are five facts to know about this test., When you hear the word “testing,” what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s pencils, papers and lists of questions designed to measure how much you know about a subject. Beyond students and school, you might think of medical tests involving needles, imaging, and waiting for results. But what is “psychological testing,” and what does it mean
Sober Activities for the Beach
People often drink on beaches, so it can be a challenging environment if you’re struggling to be sober. Here are some fun, sober activities to do instead., When people think of the beach, they often think of relaxing and fun summer vacation
How to Stop Having Nightmares
Nightmares, sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality can be triggered by mental or physical health issues, an unwelcome sleep environment or stress., It's not uncommon for someone to struggle with sleep and for sleep struggles to take a ma
How to Help Someone Who Is Suicidal
Learn how to help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs of suicide, responding after a suicide attempt, knowing emergency resources and evaluate risk., According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in the year 2020, o
Creating the Right Treatment Plan
A treatment plan for mental health or subsance use disorders is a collaborative approach between a client and clinician., What is a treatment plan and where can I get one? Here are the answers to your burning questions. Treatment plans in t
4 Sober Vacation Destinations for Summer
Summer travel can be stressful for people in recovery. If you’re trying to stay sober while traveling, here are some sober vacation destinations to visit., Many people look forward to warmer months as an opportunity to take a break from rea
Staying Sober After Rehab
To maintain your sobriety after rehab, it's important to keep in contact with your therapist and build a strong community of people around you. , Graduating from a rehab program isn’t the end of your recovery; rather, it is the beginning of
Boundaries to Respect With Your Therapist
The therapeutic alliance is a bond between client and therapist. It’s good to have a trusting relationship with your therapist, but there are boundaries., Over time, a relationship with your therapist can feel incredibly close, as many of t
Keeping an Eye on Your Kid
Learn how to keep track of your teens technology usage while in recovery. Saving them from possible pitfalls and providing support., Modern-day technology is not only addictive but a way for recovering teens to easily connect with past frie
Social Media And Self Confidence
Social media's impact on self-esteem, body image, mental wellbeing and physical health is severe, and it could be affecting your relationships, coping and joy., The online world has faced a major boom in social media platforms and usage in
A Parent’s Guide to College Alcoholism
While in college the temptation of alcohol is strong for many young adults. Learn how to recognize the signs if your child is abusing., Sending your child to college is a bittersweet moment. You’re so proud of and excited for your freshman
Handling Post Graduation Stress
To handle the stress of graduation, seek healthy coping mechanisms like sleep and exercising, talking to friends and asking for help when needed., Graduation time — whether you're graduating from college or high school — is full of question
Visiting Wine Country While Sober
There is so much to do in Wine Country, so with the right friends and a solid plan, you can enjoy Northern California beauty and practice sobriety., Napa Valley, California — the first thought that comes to mind, most likely, is Wine countr
Dangers of Untreated Mental Illness
If left untreated, mental illness can cause severe health issues. Learn more about the dangers and finding treatment., Millions of Americans suffer from mental illness every year. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that 43.8 million adults in the United States experience mental illness annually. Around 10 million people suffer from a mental illness that severely interferes with major life activities. Sadly, more than half of these mental illnesses go
Getting Sober in the Restaurant Industry
If you work in the restaurant industry, it's important to have healthy boundaries and open conversations to help maintain sobriety. , People working in the restaurant industry face the unique challenge of being around alcohol as part of the
Coping With The Loss Of A Parent
Coping with the death of a parent is easier when you understand the stages of grief, embrace your emotions, participate in rituals and more., Even with advanced knowledge of impending death, there’s no way to prepare for the heavy emotions
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more than an attention disorder, and is additionally characterize by hyperactivity and impulsivity. , Sometimes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorde
Recovery in the Jungle
Vacation is no excuse to miss your 12-step meeting. A recent trip to Costa Rica is the perfect example of how the community of recovery translates., 12-Step Meeting on a Beach The jungle of Costa Rica seems an unlikely place to find a 12-st
Challenge Irrational Thoughts
Challenge irrational thoughts by differentiating between rational and irrational thinking and working with a therapist., We've all been told by well-meaning loved ones at some point that something we did or said was unreasonable. We often m
What to Expect from Inpatient Treatment
Knowing what to expect from inpatient treatment will help you find a new normal once your program is completed. Find out what to expect next., Recently, several inpatient treatment facilities were exposed for illegal and unethical operation
The Value in Court Mandated Treatment
Court mandated treatment helps people without prior access to mental health care receive the treatment they need to recover from substance use., While some people believe that court mandated treatment isn't as effective as other people argu
