When understanding dual diagnosis between alcoholism and bipolar disorder, one must understand how they coexist. Saying that, almost 50% of those suffering with alcoholism are also suffering with a co-existing mental illness. When looking at alcoholism, it’s...
Daniel Henderson took his first drink at 13, he became an alcoholic at age 16, and by age 22 he was homeless and sleeping under a bridge. The road to recovery for Daniel wasn’t easy, but it was possible. Here’s how he achieved a new, successful life of sobriety, with...
The stigma around mental health can sometimes make those struggling feel even more alone. When depicting the right mental health treatment center for a loved one, you want to find a supportive and nurturing environment. That could mean many different things depending...
Everyone deals with stress and hard times differently. How you respond to these situations can depend on a number of things. Those who are already struggling with mental health, or self harm could have an even more difficult time coping. During this time of the...
Many people who suffer from mental illness, are also combating substance abuse. More often than not, the two tend to go hand in hand. Any combination of mental illness (including anxiety disorder, depression, etc.) and addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.)...
The novel coronavirus is a new, unknown virus with life-threatening symptoms. With no vaccine or cure, it can trigger mental health issues rooted in the fear of contracting the disease. It may also inflict stress from job loss, depression from self-isolation,...
