All you may want when you know something is wrong is confirmation from someone else that what you are experiencing is real, especially regarding mental health. Mental health […]
03
Jan
Jan
Knowing what to say when someone has lost a loved one to addiction can be difficult. Even though what you say to that person may not make the […]
02
Jan
Jan
Misinformation about illicit drugs has drastically increased in the social media space. With so many new and life-threatening drugs becoming available on the streets, there is an increased […]
02
Jan
Jan
Living life while struggling with addiction often has no stability. Addiction is great at uprooting your life and causing you to live in a way you cannot predict. […]
01
Jan
Jan
Smoking cigarettes can be an unhealthy habit and often becomes an addiction in itself. Unfortunately, many negative conditions can develop as a result, including poor heart and lung […]
30
Dec
Dec
You go to therapy in hopes of feeling better after your session. The truth is that you may come back home feeling worse than when you first walked […]
30
Dec
Dec
Change can be challenging for anyone. Starting a new activity or moving to an unfamiliar environment requires a lot of emotional energy. Pushing yourself out of your comfort […]
29
Dec
Dec
Nurse Kristin Waite-Labott would have her co-workers cover for her when she stole fentanyl and morphine from her hospital’s medical supply cabinets. She eventually lost her job and […]
28
Dec
Dec
The word “addict” has been around since the 1500s and comes from the Latin word “addictus,” meaning “assigned, surrendered.” The way we talk about addiction is changing, which […]
28
Dec
Dec
Due to the rise of COVID-19, you probably won’t be able to see friends and family face-to-face for the holidays this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t […]
27
Dec
Dec
Even though depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, it is still misunderstood. One of the subtle symptoms of depression is fatigue, which affects more […]
27
Dec
Dec
Having an everyday schedule for yourself is a great tool to keep you focused on your journey to recovery from addiction. Having a daily schedule will give structure […]
26
Dec
Dec
It’s getting closer to the holidays and you may be feeling depressed because you won’t be able to spend this holiday season with your family and friends. If […]
24
Dec
Dec
We already know how important it is for our bodies to have water. The Texas Heart Institute says that blood is about 80% of water, which carries oxygen […]
24
Dec
Dec
This is a stressful time of year during a stressful year. COVID-19 is on the rise and the holidays and seasonal depression are here. As a recovering addict, […]
Mental Health, Recovery
What Are the Differences Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder?
23
Dec
Dec
Borderline personality disorder is when you experience ongoing shifts in mood and behavior, whereas bipolar disorder is when a person’s mood fluctuates. These two mental disorders can change […]
23
Dec
Dec
You may be nervous about going to a treatment facility due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The idea of going outside the house is giving everyone […]
21
Dec
Dec
During this pandemic, people are keeping a safe distance from each other while the COVID-19 virus is still alive. Physical touch helps us feel less isolated and helps […]
20
Dec
Dec
It was said in Shakespeare’s “Othello” that the full moon has been known to drive men to bizarre behavior. Well, it turns out to be a long-held belief […]
20
Dec
Dec
Don’t let the new year stress you out. There always seems to be a lot of pressure around the new year for improvement. Every year we hope for […]
19
Dec
Dec
There have been several theories about why schizophrenia and substance abuse are so closely linked. The most common substances abused by people with schizophrenia are alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, […]
18
Dec
Dec
With COVID-19 on the rise, you might find that you are unable to go to the gym for a workout. However, exercise is a critical part of maintaining […]
17
Dec
Dec
Researchers have discovered that rude emails can impact your mental well-being. Because of COVID-19 work restrictions, increased digital communication is leading to work rudeness. It is time to […]
17
Dec
Dec
When you are a recovering addict it can be easy to let negative self-talk get you down. You might tell yourself that “you can’t do this” or “you’ll […]
16
Dec
Dec
There are heartbreaking moments that can impact the choices we make going forward. After Earl Moore’s father left the family when he was 12 years old, he developed […]
16
Dec
Dec
Life can be overwhelming, making it harder to make healthy decisions. Oftentimes, mental health issues are hard to manage when you’re under a lot of stress. When life […]
15
Dec
Dec
A lot is going on in the world right now. We’re in a pandemic, the holidays are coming, and many people are suffering from seasonal depression as we […]
14
Dec
Dec
Not being happy with your job can lead to feeling depressed. Depression can take a lasting toll on your mental health and lead to a poor job and […]
14
Dec
Dec
Addiction recovery is a continuous battle on a long journey. You will have times of great success where you feel like you’re on top of the world and […]
13
Dec
Dec
The coronavirus pandemic and widespread protests have brought on emotional and behavioral struggles for many, including self-harm. Self-harm is an unhealthy coping habit that can result in death. […]
13
Dec
Dec
It can be hard to find the right medical treatment for a recovering addict who is also struggling with other mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), […]
12
Dec
Dec
Suicide is still a very serious problem. When a friend or family member confides in you that they are feeling suicidal, it was probably one of the hardest […]
11
Dec
Dec
There is a lot of anti-crying stigma in American culture, especially when it comes to men. This is partly because crying is seen as “unmanly” and partly because […]
10
Dec
Dec
Social media can be very overwhelming. On your feeds, you may be finding depressing news about the COVID-19 pandemic, selfies of your friends and family taking vacations, or […]
10
Dec
Dec
The holidays are finally here! Whether you’ve been waiting in excitement or you’ve been quietly dreading them, you cannot stop the holiday season from arriving. The holiday season […]
Addiction, Mental Health
How Can 16 and Recovering Change How MTV Represents Addiction and Mental Illness?
09
Dec
Dec
MTV was considered the first network to promote mental health awareness when they launched the campaign “Half of Us” in 2006 to decrease mental health stigma. Even though […]
09
Dec
Dec
A weak immune system can leave you susceptible to many contagious diseases, including COVID-19. People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol tend to have weaker immune systems. The […]
07
Dec
Dec
The pandemic has brought on a lot of stress to people as a result of losing people to this virus, living in social isolation, and losing a job […]
06
Dec
Dec
Consuming too much alcohol can negatively affect every aspect of your body, including testosterone. Alcohol can disrupt testosterone production by interfering with the three glands needed for production. […]
03
Dec
Dec
MTV has never been a stranger to creating reality TV shows about teen struggles such as the long-running 16 and Pregnant. On September 1st, the beginning of National […]
