The Tragedy of the Stigma of Mental Illness

The Tragedy of the Stigma of Mental Illness

The stigma of mental illness is one of the major challenges we continue to face today. The 1999 Surgeon General highlighted shame, stigma, and discrimination as major reasons why people with mental health problems avoid seeking treatment.  According to the American...
How Do I Know if My Best Friend is an Alcoholic?

How Do I Know if My Best Friend is an Alcoholic?

Most people don’t understand that alcoholism is a progressive brain disease. The stages of alcoholism may take years of abuse, however, if a person can get help in the earlier stages they may avoid some serious harm to their medical health.   Treatment may require a...