Discovering Serenity: Practical Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress is an inevitable part of life. From the demands of school and work to family responsibilities and personal challenges, nearly everyone faces stress at some point. While stress can sometimes serve as a motivator, unmanaged stress can negatively affect overall well-being. Why Managing Stress Matters It’s essential to prioritize self-care and adopt healthy strategies […]
New Year, New Life: Strategies for Letting Go of Negative People, Places, and Things
When surrounded by negative individuals, it’s no surprise that their energy can seep into your thoughts and actions, affecting your overall mindset. It’s easy to fall into a cycle of pessimism, which can hinder personal growth. Breaking free from this cycle and distancing yourself from negativity is crucial for both mental well-being and self-development.In this […]
Boundary Tips for Those in Recovery During Family Gatherings
Addiction, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health challenges can deeply affect family dynamics and relationships. As individuals work through their recovery journey, whether from addiction, mental illness, or behavioral struggles, their relationships need attention too. Healing family connections and fostering communication that aligns with the recovery process requires effort, compassion, and commitment from every family […]
How to Break the Cycle of Enabling Your Grown Child With Mental Illness
Supporting a loved one with mental illness, especially when that loved one is your grown child, can be profoundly challenging. As parents, our instinct is often to protect and assist our children in every way possible. However, the line between supportive behavior and enabling can become dangerously blurred.Enabling behaviors—those actions that unintentionally reinforce dependency and […]
Coping With Loss: How to Handle Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season is often celebrated with joy, family gatherings, and festive traditions. However, for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can also be an incredibly challenging time. The absence of someone dear can feel especially painful during a period that emphasizes togetherness and celebration.If you’re facing grief this holiday […]
Therapy Focused on Trauma
While the name might suggest its purpose, understanding the specifics of trauma-focused therapy (TFT) can clarify its approach and potential benefits. This guide delves into how TFT works and what makes it effective. Defining Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT) Trauma-focused therapy (TFT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aimed specifically at addressing and processing trauma. TFT […]
Indiana’s Mental Health Funding Proposal: A Path to a Healthier, More Productive State
Mental health challenges affect a significant portion of Indiana’s population, with approximately one in five Hoosiers experiencing mental illness each year. However, current resources fall short of addressing this need; for every four people treated, one person remains without access to mental health or substance abuse support. This gap has a substantial financial impact, with […]
October 10, 2024: World Mental Health Day and Its Importance—5 Easy Ways to Celebrate It Today
If you were born before the 2000s, you probably remember a time when mental health was a taboo subject—often associated with phrases like “off the deep end,” “nervous breakdown,” or “looney bin.”Thankfully, things have changed. One positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that mental health is no longer a hidden topic; it’s now front […]
Substance Use and Mental Health in the United States
The United States faces a dual crisis of fatal drug overdoses linked to addiction and rising suicide rates tied to mental health struggles. This alarming trend reveals a growing sense of despair among individuals nationwide. Suicide rates have steadily climbed across all demographics, increasing nearly 28% from 1999 to 2016, with 45,000 Americans dying by […]
The Risks of Vaping
In November, the Food and Drug Administration and the attorney general of Massachusetts launched an investigation into Juul Labs, the creators of the widely used e-cigarette device, the Juul, to determine whether they intentionally marketed their products to teenagers.In 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that teen vaping had reached unprecedented levels. According […]