When someone lives with an addiction, their entire household feels its effects. Each family member often falls into unique behavior patterns in an attempt to maintain the peace of the house. These are known as family roles in addiction, and they occur frequently...
If you’ve ever felt unlike yourself or experienced a period of new and unwanted emotions, you may have questioned if you’re showing signs of a mental illness. A number of situations can contribute to this feeling such as a loss or major life change. But it...
As many as one in five adults in the United States struggle with a mental health disorder every year, with nearly 50 percent of the same adults struggling with a co-occurring addiction. For many of these individuals, receiving professional help is necessary for their...
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or sad from time to time. However, feelings of sadness or stress that interfere with your daily life can be a sign of something serious. In this case, you may be struggling with depression or anxiety, two of the most common mental...
Have you ever wondered, “How do mental health problems start”? Changes in your thoughts, feelings, or behavior may not be noticeable at first. Maybe you’re having a bad day or a bad week. However, these subtle changes can progress to indicate mental...
Millions of adults in the United States display symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But many of them don’t get the necessary treatment to manage their symptoms. That’s why every year the second week of October is dedicated to...