Keeping a balanced diet can improve many different aspects of one’s life. There is a strong link between healthy nutrition and improved mental health. Not only might an individual experience an improved quality of sleep, reduced blood […]
One of the most important components of recovery is that it begins at the right place. For many people, this right place starts with a drug detox. An effective drug detox can start the recovery process off […]
Once diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, an individual may feel their dating life may be significantly limited. HIV, left untreated, can turn into AIDS. An infected individual may develop depression over time due to the fact […]
The influential American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It […]
For some individuals, pregnancy is not always easy. Many changes occur to one’s mental and physical health within each trimester. The individual then transitions into the postpartum phase following childbirth. This stage can be either a smooth […]
The iconic Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” This is the suffering that […]
An alcohol or drug relapse does not happen overnight. In fact, it is a long process that can be effectively prevented before a physical relapse occurs. Due to the gradual stages of relapse, it is crucial for […]
It can be quite challenging to live with untreated borderline personality disorder (BPD). The symptoms may impair many different aspects of an individual’s life. This can be especially so due to experiencing frequent violent outbursts that typically […]
Trauma comes in many different forms. It can affect anyone of any age, gender, or race. If one does not fully recover from the traumatic event, the individual may be at an increased risk of developing post-traumatic […]
The United States has been in the midst of an opioid epidemic for years leaving many individuals and their families feeling deeply affected. Many individuals living with untreated opioid use disorder (OUD) have overdosed and could have […]