Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition that must be continuously maintained to achieve long-lasting sobriety. Unfortunately, many people struggle with relapse, as the addiction relapse rate is currently between 40 to 60%.[1] Since relapse is so common, people in the addiction recovery community have...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after you are exposed to something traumatic. You can develop PTSD in childhood, during your teen years, or in adulthood. When someone struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, the symptoms can be incredibly difficult...
Across the world, millions of people have dealt with trauma in their lives. Up to 70% of people worldwide have experienced a traumatic event, with 30.5% of them being exposed to four or more.[1] While trauma is incredibly common, that does not make it any less...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 46.3 million people met the criteria for addiction in 2021.[1] Addiction is a complex and chronic condition that causes people to have a hard time controlling their substance use. Because addiction is so complex, many...
Relationships are difficult to navigate, whether they are with a family member, friend, or romantic partner. If you aren’t careful, sometimes your relationships can become toxic. One of the signs of a toxic relationship is codependency. Codependency occurs when one person depends on the other to...
While everyone deals with some sort of mental health-related issue in their lives, some people struggle with mental health conditions. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, while 1 in 20 deal with...
According to the CDC, “More than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness.”[1] Whether you have a diagnosed psychiatric condition or not, mental health is extremely important. Every single person on the planet has bad days and knowing how to cope healthily...
Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects your ability to function in social situations. As a result, individuals with social anxiety may turn to substances to help them cope with their symptoms. Sadly, this can lead to the development of a co-occurring...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects nearly 5% of American adults. While this condition affects people throughout their entire lives, the symptoms begin in early childhood. However, studies have shown that while ADHD is believed to affect boys and girls equally,...
Unfortunately, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 49,449 people died by suicide in 2022.[1] If you have ever struggled with a mental health condition, you might be familiar with the term...
