One of the reasons many people start abusing drugs and alcohol is due to stress. For those who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse, learning how to deal with stress in a healthy way is incredibly important for maintaining your sobriety. By learning what stress can do to your body and developing healthy coping strategies, Read more about Dealing with Stress Without Using Alcohol and Drugs to Cope[…]
“When I got sober, I thought giving up was saying goodbye to all the fun and all the sparkle, and it turned out to be just the opposite. That’s when the sparkle started for me.” ~ Mary Karr Recovery from addiction is an on-going process. One important element is to find sober activities that give Read more about Alternative Activities for Adults to Stay Sober[…]
Every adult deals with stress each day, be it good or bad stress. Even happy events, like a wedding or birth of a baby can be stressful. You aren’t going to be able to avoid stress. You have to learn to deal with it. Instead of letting your emotions get the best of you, find Read more about How to De-Stress During a Stressful Situation[…]
Adolescence is an exciting and challenging part of life that everyone goes through. The journey through the teenage years is often rough, but some teens struggle through this phase of life as my move through middle school and high school. As a parent, you may find it difficult to determine if your teenager is simply Read more about Warning Signs Your Teenager Needs Counseling[…]
It can be easy, during the whirlwind of a wedding engagement, to overlook some of the key preparations. Sure, the wedding has to be planned and there are other major life decisions to consider, but premarital counseling can quickly get lost in the shuffle. However, couples who wish to avoid trouble in the future will Read more about How Premarital Counseling Helps[…]
Whether it is called the “Winter Blues” or “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),” seasonal depression is a real form of depression, which usually introduces itself around or after the holiday season. Understanding the signs at play can help in preventing depression around the holidays. Here’s a closer look at seasonal depression and what it can mean Read more about What is Seasonal Depression and How Can it be Treated[…]
The holidays are often celebrated as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but not everyone agrees with this sentiment. Many people suffer from holiday depression, which can make an otherwise happy time feel dark, stressful, and lonely. If you have loved ones who experience profound feelings of anxiety or sadness during this time of Read more about How to Help Your Depressed Loved Ones Get Through the Holidays[…]
When a family member or friend is struggling with depression, you may have no idea what to do – or what to even say. The wrong words can do more harm than good, so try these 10 safe and sincere statements as you help a friend or loved one who struggles with depression. 1. You Read more about 10 Things To Say to Someone With Depression[…]
From your early years, your mom probably told you to eat your vegetables and not have too much sugar. It’s no secret that nutrition and diet are connected to your overall well-being, but the connection between diet and mental health is just beginning to be recognized. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that Read more about Can Mental Health Be Impacted by an Unhealthy Diet?[…]
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but what do you do if they bring you feelings of intense sadness instead of joy? While the bustle of Christmas shopping and cheerful music sparks excitement in many people, those events may induce feelings of sadness or even a profound sense of Read more about Six Tips to Help You Deal with Depression During the Holidays[…]