Relapse Statistics You Need to Know
Talking about relapse is hard. It can be terrifying if you or someone you know is in recovery. There’s no reason to be superstitious that [...]
Mental Health Disparities in Minority Communities
Mental health care is a frequently under-addressed (even dismissed) matter in minority communities, especially those of Hispanic, African and Asian roots. On average, individuals within [...]
Relapse Prevention Techniques You Need to Know
For someone who has a loved one in recovery, relapse can be a person’s worst nightmare. Returning to drugs or alcohol can make sobriety seem [...]
How Racism Affects Minority Mental Health
Racism — discrimination directed against someone based on their belonging to a particular racial or ethnic group, especially one that is marginalized — is responsible [...]
Understanding Relapse: What it is and How to Prevent it
A common fear in those going through recovery (as well as those outside of their initial recovery, their friends and their family members) is the [...]
Foster Independence with Routines Over the Summer
Children and teens crave predictability from the adults around them. Even babies need to be reassured that a parent will take care of them when [...]
Dual-Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
Facing a mental health disorder is a struggle. Dealing with two conditions at once can be an even tougher battle. If you think you or [...]
Talking About the Sad Reality of School Shootings with Your Kids
The violence in our world is appalling. It surely leaves adults dumbfounded, so it’s no surprise that kids also struggle to hear and understand the [...]
The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction
Research has long demonstrated an undeniably strong correlation between trauma and substance abuse. In recent decades, the connection between trauma-related disorders and addiction has become [...]
How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Teen
While raising a teenager can be quite challenging, being a teenager is even more challenging. As adolescents transition from childhood to adulthood, they are navigating [...]
