“There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues…” Rock-and-roller Eddie Cochran famously sang that in his 1958 classic hit. Summer is supposed to be a carefree time of fun and vacations, but like the young man in Cochran’s song, people who miss out on that fun can...
A schedule, routine, and consistency are all incredibly important after mental health rehab. It’s natural, however, to anticipate time away from the daily grind. What does that first vacation after mental health rehab look like? Can you go international? Should you...
Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to misuse alcohol and other substances. By using alcohol to escape the mental distress they experience with PTSD, these individuals make themselves susceptible to an addiction that will...
It’s difficult to admit you’re depressed. It’s even more difficult to make that admission when you’re a public figure. However, junior Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania did just that at the start of the year, putting a spotlight on the importance of mental...
If you or a loved one is struggling with PTSD, the intensity can be so strong that it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Part of overcoming PTSD comes from the power within, but igniting that force takes more than most people can manage on their...
Trauma can result from any stressful event involving a threat to your safety, and it can trigger an emotional, psychological, or physical response that can profoundly impact your mental health. Clinicians may often use the term “trauma spectrum disorders” to describe...
