People are talking about their depression more than ever before as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma stopping other people from telling their stories because of the myths surrounding [...]
A common belief regarding addiction recovery is that the person will be cured after treatment and not have to worry about addiction in their future. However, this is not the case. Addiction is a chronic [...]
A proper mental health diagnosis is the key to seeking the right course of treatment and making healthier life changes. While depression and bipolar disorder have been recognized by millions of people worldwide, a traditional [...]
Schizophrenia is typically associated with delusions and hallucinations, but few understand what these are like to experience. The symptoms are often exaggerated, leading to further misunderstanding and even stigma associated with schizophrenia. There are also [...]
Anxiety stems from fear, and COVID-19 has created a pandemic of fear and anxiety for many people. Constantly receiving information and realizing we have little control over our actions in getting rid of this virus [...]
Many people believe that life in recovery will cure all of their concerns regarding addiction and mental health. However, it is crucial to understand that recovery teaches you how to manage symptoms since there is [...]
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding mental health disorders is that they result from weaknesses or flaws within a person’s character. These beliefs are far from accurate and actually serve to harm those living [...]
Some people have trouble confronting someone knowing it will bring them anxiety and dread, whether telling someone they need to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher or letting someone know they hurt their feelings. [...]
Throughout your recovery journey, you will meet many individuals working hard to maintain their sobriety just like you. As you lean on each other for support and enjoy your time together, it is understandable to [...]
When you are in recovery, there will be times you hit a low point and potentially think about throwing away your progress. There are numerous coping strategies to deal with these moments, but one of [...]
