You may have an idea for starting a business but find yourself filled with too much anxiety to take the first steps. Sometimes, it helps to know where to turn to for confidence to follow through with your business plans. Specifically, there are seven prominent female leaders that you can...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government is recommending social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. It may seem relaxing to be told to hang out at home and watch TV, or not to have to worry about going to work for the many whose businesses have closed down....
Parents always want the best for their kids. That can also mean that by placing high expectations on their kids it heightens their anxiety and turns them into perfectionists themselves. By learning about the mental health consequences of being raised by perfectionist parents, you will know what to do to...
The stigma traditionally attached to therapy from years past is slowly dissolving in the new generation of patients seeking treatment. According to The Wall Street Journal, a 2017 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State University revealed, “the number of students seeking mental-health help increased from...
The Connection and How Early Intervention Can Save Lives Highlighting the devastating effects of childhood trauma, singer Jessica Simpson recently spoke out about her addiction issues spurred by the sexual abuse she experienced as a six-year-old child. Simpson details her battle with alcohol and drugs in her new memoir, “Open...
Now that you left the security of rehab and are back in the real world, you may be wondering how you will stay true to your new lifestyle. Your smartphone and tablet can be helpful in this process and serve as a lifeline to the mobile sober community. Drug and...
Eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, laxative abuse, and binge eating are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people across all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, and body types. Research estimates that 10 million men and 20 million women in America will have an eating disorder at...
Dialectical behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals deal with their negative emotions and stress. It has been shown to improve relationships with family and friends. Initially developed to treat suicidal behavior, this type of therapy is increasingly used to treat a variety of mental...
During rehab, everything was structured. From the time you woke up until you went to sleep, you knew where you had to be, when to exercise, when to eat, and what sessions to attend. Or maybe you lived in a sober house and had structured living conditions, a great support...
