Emotions are a normal part of the human experience. They are important because emotions affect how we behave and impact our relationships with other people. Without emotions, we would not be able to fully interpret our sensory experience. Further, we would not be able to experience deep connections with ourselves or with others.  Simply put, […]

Unfortunately, mental health disorders are not uncommon. In the United States alone, nearly one in five adults have a mental health condition at any given time. In 2020, this equated to almost 53 million adults. Additionally, more than one in four with mental health disorders also experience a co-occurring substance use problem. The prevalence of […]

More often than not, mental health disorders – and the associated distressing symptoms they can cause – develop from unresolved trauma. Contrary to what some people may believe, the effects of childhood trauma tend to linger well throughout our lives.  There are several reasons for this, but ultimately, trauma during childhood causes adolescents to develop […]

Mental health issues and substance abuse does not only affect an individual; it also affects that person’s family and friends. When a person enters a treatment program, their family can provide empathy, encouragement, and support as they progress through and into recovery.  However, the family also needs support and encouragement to face each day and […]