Codependency is a term used often both in the addiction recovery world as well as the mental health field. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines Codependency as "a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (such as [...]
Psychological and/or emotional distress affects everyone at some point in their life. It affects an individual’s feeling, thinking, behavior, as well as eating and sleeping habits. Therapy and counseling can help bring back a balance into your life that is lost because of anxiety, depression, stress, or addictions. As [...]
By Cheryl Conklin No matter the season, it is important for you to have an outlet in your home to reduce stress and increase your overall contentment. Every year, more people are discovering the stress-reducing benefits of self-care. While you may think that “regular self-care” sounds like excessive indulgence [...]
It has long been known that exercise benefits our bodies in multiple ways. In fact, many people make a new year's resolution to exercise more regularly in order to keep fit and reduce the onset of aging. Sadly, many fail to keep to their promises. In moderation, exercise helps [...]
By Cheryl Conklin If you’re among the many Americans who treat sleep as an inconvenience, you’re doing yourself a major disservice. And you’re taking a major health risk. Sleep deprivation represents a significant threat to your mental and physical health leading to depression, anxiety, anger issues, reduced cognitive functioning, [...]
By Melissa Howard Do you ever notice how stepping outdoors instantly calms you? It's not all in your head. The effects of nature on our mental state have been well studied, and the results have encouraged a boom in nature-based approaches to healing. According to Ask the Scientists, nature [...]
My first recollection of anxiety and fear was during my first day of kindergarten. As my mother dropped me off to a schoolyard filled with other kids waiting to meet their teacher, I felt my heart race and a cold chill go down my spine. Although I had difficulty [...]
by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to know about the [...]
