Mental illness is running rampant in modern society, but the reason is hotly debated and clearly not understood. As more studies try to find the reason for the sudden rise in mental health among Americans, the statistics...

As we all know, awareness of mental health has really come into its own over recent years. Several years ago, this was almost a taboo topic. Now, it’s much more understood. However, regardless of the levels of...

Depression and other mental disorders are often linked with substance abuse. In many cases, depression can lead someone into abusing alcohol or drugs because they use the substances to try to escape the depression they’re feeling. When...

Supporting a partner with depression is difficult, but with the right knowledge and a little empathy, your support can go a long way in helping them through depressive episodes and the recovery process. It’s important to strive...

Watching a loved one struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol is a difficult experience. Family relationships become strained when the person who is struggling exhibits unacceptable behavior.  At the same time, friends and family are an...

Everyday life has a significant number of elements and events that cause stress. While most people can deal with it, there are certain individuals who face severe anxiety daily and must control these stress sources, since they...

Everybody struggles with a lack of self-confidence at some point in their lives whether they are 15, 20, 30 or 60. Feeling unsure of oneself in certain situations is completely normal because we are all human beings...

Taking “me time” has long been a source of guilt for women. Studies show that busy women, no matter whether they have full-time paid careers, have children, or have both, take less leisure time for themselves than...

Our appearance is valuable. Typically, it’s the first impression we give and a big representation of who we are. But looking and feeling your best starts on the inside. External validation, self-loathing, competition, punishment and other toxic...