When it comes to conversations around youth, sexuality and gender, today’s parents have a lot to consider beyond just the birds and the bees. Kids have more access to information than ever before, and that can lead to overexposure to…
Youth substance use is a serious and complicated problem, one that applies to children in the foster care system and those who are not. Despite some assumptions, foster environments themselves are not conducive to substance use, nor are tragic circumstances…
What is trauma dumping—and why has it become so common on social media? Sharing our thoughts and worries on social media can be a cathartic experience. But there’s a line between venting and toxic oversharing, and it’s important to keep…
There are more than 45 million people around the globe with bipolar disorder, and World Bipolar Day 2022 is an opportunity to raise awareness and share how individuals can access treatment and support. Recognized every year on March 30, World…
For anyone dealing with substance use disorder, having a strong line of family support in recovery can help a tremendous amount. Recovering in these situations is a difficult process, with a number of factors that can greatly influence a person’s…
The holiday season is often one of the hardest times for individuals struggling with substance use, and getting help for loved ones during these times is an essential part of any recovery process. Not only is it crucial to encourage…
Social media has become a dominant part of our daily lives, and for that reason, it’s important to understand and analyze how social media affects mental health. We use social media for mostly everything—from our source of news, staying in…
When evaluating substance use disorder, common factors to identify include signs of codependency and codependent symptoms between the struggling individual and their family. Since substance misuse and codependency often occur hand-in-hand, it’s important to understand exactly what codependency is, and…
If a loved one is struggling with substance use, it can be challenging to understand the differences between helping vs. enabling when trying to provide support. But, what are these differences and how can we tell which one we are…