t’s easy to think of mental health and substance use as separate struggles, but in reality, they often go hand in hand. When someone is dealing with both a...

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that alters a person’s thoughts, emotions, and ability to connect with others and their environment. While it’s commonly portrayed in extreme and inaccurate...

Our earliest relationships shape how we relate to the world and to each other. The bonds we form with caregivers in infancy and early childhood lay the foundation for...

Everyone feels anxious at times, especially when it comes to things like work, money, family, or health. However, feeling anxious is not the same as having an anxiety disorder....

Teenagers often get an unfair reputation. Society tends to view this age group as moody, immature, or even problematic. As a result, serious concerns are often brushed aside as...

Childhood is meant to be a time of safety, trust, and development, but when trauma occurs during this critical stage, particularly sexual trauma, it can have profound and lasting...

When most people think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), they imagine someone obsessively washing their hands or lining up objects perfectly. And while those are real experiences for some, OCD...

Would you know how to respond to a person who is experiencing active psychosis? Most people don’t. In fact, they can become quite frightened or overwhelmed by the situation,...

When a loved one faces a mental illness, it’s not a solo journey. Mental health challenges within a family can create a ripple effect that trickles down to all...

Having bipolar disorder isn’t funny, but many people joke about “acting bipolar.” Unfortunately, this only perpetuates stigma and belittles the experiences of those actually living with the disorder. Historically...