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.)...
You have probably heard that admitting that you have an alcohol or drug problem is the first step towards your substance abuse recovery? Along with the realization that you need professional help. The next step is to visit with your primary care physician or mental...
It is too easy to go about our busy lives and not notice physical or mental illness symptoms. Our body has built-in warning systems which alert us to the signs of mental illness that we need to pay attention to. Here are five warning signs of mental illness to watch...
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...
