Many of us deal with multiple mental health issues. For example, people undergoing addiction treatment may be struggling with co-occurring disorders. Someone with one or more mental health disorders may also need to seek addiction treatment. Substance or alcohol dependence and mental health issues can and do co-exist, more often than not.  Fortunately, treatment is […]

As a person with children undergoes substance abuse treatment, parenting obligations do not stop. When hearing of such a journey, many questions and considerations go through one’s head. The challenges multiply when both parents have addiction issues and when there are numerous children in the household.  Much research exists about parents entering treatment, but studies […]

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose.” – Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. Whether we realize it or not, we all need a purpose that fuels our passion and motivates us to move forward. Inner peace—often achieved through one’s spirituality or religion—calms our emotions and […]

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders, and neglecting the symptoms can lead to severe outcomes. Knowledge is power, and learning as much as possible about what triggers anxiety or depression is well-advised. A trigger is also known as a stressor because it is an action or situation that usually […]