Living a life with mental health issues isn’t easy, and anyone who suffers from a mental health issue can attest to that. However, if you suffer from a condition that relates to your mental health and is looking for a change, there are choices you can make today that can help improve your overall well-being….
Holiday Relapse: Warning Signs, Triggers, and Prevention
Most of us tend to pack our schedules pretty full around the holidays. From family gatherings to parties with friends, we indulge ourselves in more flexible routines and eating habits. Unfortunately, these festivities can create relapse triggers for adults and adolescents who are recovering from substance abuse. Holiday Triggers The holidays are meant to be…
How to Beat the Holiday Blues
The holiday season is a time for celebration, at least for some people. Often, the inability to find joy during the holiday season lurks inside some. This mental barrier is also known as the holiday blues. Holiday blues can affect older people, parents whose children live far away, or a single individual who can’t make…
Tips for Mental Health Wellness During the Holidays
The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. There are often many events to plan, coupled with the pressure to make sure these events go well. The holidays are also marketed as one of the happiest times of the year. All of this can result in feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed, and…
The Link Between Senior Loneliness and Elderly Depression
One of the most common issues that many seniors deal with day to day is loneliness or feelings of isolation. This is often seen in elderly individuals who have recently lost their spouse or those who live at home alone. But senior loneliness can also be a reoccurring issue for those who live with their…
Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment for Substance Abuse in the Elderly
Many people associate addiction as a problem primarily found in younger people. With drug and alcohol PSAs all over schools and youth television programs, it would appear that the main victims of addiction are children and teens. However, this is not the case. Addiction can affect anyone, even people we would least expect, including the…
The Link Between Bullying and Child Suicide
Although suicide in elementary school children is rare, it’s still a far too common cause of death among children ages 5 to 12. Unfortunately, the numbers don’t get any better once children reach their pre-teen and teen years. Many factors contribute to suicidal thoughts in children and teens but bullying and suicide appear to show…
First Responder PTSD Symptoms and Treatment Programs
When most people think of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they usually imagine army veterans returning from combat or refugees fleeing war zones. However, PTSD-causing trauma can come from a variety of sources, and another group of people that frequently deals with trauma and PTSD is first responders. PTSD among first responders is remarkably…
