If you or a loved one have gone through a program in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center, you know that much of the time spent in rehab focuses on preparing you for your move back home. This can be a dangerous and scary transition...
You know you got your hairline from your Dad’s side of the family and your eye color from your mom. You know diabetes runs in your family, as does heart disease and Parkinson’s. But do you know that many families also pass down trauma to...
Understanding Burnout: The Hidden Layers of Exhaustion Many people think of burnout as simply feeling drained after an intense stretch of work, school, or life demands. But burnout is far more complex than physical exhaustion—it’s a multidimensional experience that involves what some refer to as...
Understanding and Nurturing Self-Esteem Low self-esteem is a struggle many of us face at different points in our lives. While it isn’t a mental health diagnosis, how we see ourselves profoundly shapes our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? At its core, self-esteem...
Addiction doesn’t just affect those who are abusing drugs or alcohol, it affects everyone around them as well. When a family member becomes an addict, it is often hard to know the right thing to say or how to act around them. But there are...