PTSD and Addiction
PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. While many of us link the disorder with military service and war, an estimated 6.8% of the population will have PTSD at some point during their [...]
Using the Saint Francis Assisi Prayer in Recovery
The Saint Francis Assisi Prayer, often used as an 11th Step Prayer in Alcoholics Anonymous, is an immensely popular and empowering prayer used in recovery. Anyone moving through recovery will eventually encounter the prayer and will get to work [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD, comprises one of the most common mental health disorders. SAD normally stems from reduced exposure to sunlight and reduced exercise during winter months, leading to lowered Serotonin production. Eventually, this can result [...]
5 Signs of Depression Relapse and How to Avoid Them
For many of us, depression is a lifelong disorder. In 2019, 19.4 million Americans suffered from major depressive episodes. 29.4 million adults suffer from some form of mental illness, and depression is common in all of them. While many [...]
Men’s Issues in Mental Health Treatment
American men are often taught to be tough, self-sufficient, and “masculine”. For many of us, that means “toughing it out” and not seeking out help, not showing signs of “weakness”, and certainly not getting help with mental health. Men [...]