The holiday season can be stressful for someone trying to maintain sobriety. Hence, it’s important that friends and family become familiar with and know how to respect someone’s boundaries while they’re in recovery. One of the most critical steps to…
If you’re interested in exploring movies about mental health, the best place to start might be the least obvious: children’s films. Mental health has been a driving force in many big family films over the past decade, including Frozen, Inside…
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…
Are you familiar with PTSD warning signs? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychiatric disorder that is estimated to affect between 7% and 8% of all Americans at some point in their lives. While we normally associate PTSD with…
Maintaining an open dialogue about the importance of optimal mental health for kids isn’t always easy. Children may experience a difficult time understanding the complexities of mental health and may not have the skills to adequately express their feelings or…
