Juvenile Delinquency and High Rates of Mental Illness
Young people who get involved in risky or criminal activities may be dealing with more complex problems than simply getting into trouble. Recent studies have shown that a disproportionately higher amount of youth hospitalizations for mental health issues took place for young people who were incarcerated than those who weren’t. Many of the juvenile delinquents […]
The Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders
Both depression and eating disorders are complicated conditions that can be a challenge to recognize and treat. The psychological issues that underlie an eating disorder need to be addressed before any progress can be made toward recovery. Oftentimes, a person with an eating disorder will struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in Spite of Anxiety
When your brain feels constantly spinning like a hamster in a wheel it can be hard to feel relaxed enough to go to sleep. This is especially true if your mind is dwelling on worries, feelings of inadequacy, or visions of your life going wrong. Insomnia and waking up during the night is both a […]
Addressing Mental Health Problems in Childhood
Psychological disorders are typically considered to be problems that manifest in adulthood but many people don’t realize that mental health problems can be visible even in early childhood. In fact, one in five children has a diagnosable mental health issue but almost two-thirds of them get little or no help for their problem. When mental […]
Eliminating the Habit of Avoidance
Almost everyone engages in the habit of escaping their problems on some level. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming and our only way to cope is to mentally “check out” through television, internet, food or in some cases alcohol and drugs. For people with substance dependencies, avoidance is a major part of their disorder that prevents them […]
Did Dylann Roof’s Suboxone Abuse Contribute to His Horrific Acts?
Most people in the United States were deeply shaken and horrified when, on June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof entered the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and murdered nine people attending a Bible study. His horrible actions have spurned a great deal of debate about what in our society could have caused […]
Sobriety and Structuring Your Environment
In recovery, people can easily become overwhelmed by the changes they have to make and the stress they must face upon returning home. Between work, family, and friends it can be too much to take in. After leaving rehab it can be especially helpful for people to work toward creating structure in their lives so […]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Sense of Self-Worth
If you want to live a fulfilling life and make the changes necessary to thrive, one of the most important things you can do is see yourself as worthy of thriving and capable of making those changes. A positive self-image can allow you to go through life with the confidence needed to make a positive […]
A New Way Forward for SAMHSA
Established in 1992, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) works as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to deal with the issues of mental health and substance abuse in the United States. They do this by holistically providing resources and education that can support issues related to the […]
Addiction Recovery and Healing from Childhood Trauma
Addiction doesn’t arise in a vacuum, independent of everything else going on in your life. Situations and events in your life, worries and stresses, and the degree to which you feel confident and connected in your environment can all play a role in contributing to an addiction or aiding in recovery.The lingering trauma from a […]