Most people will feel sad at some point in their lives. If that sadness continues for an extended period of time and is accompanied by other symptoms such as a feeling of hopelessness, it could be depression. Is depression a disease? What are its symptoms? How can someone find...
Your friends want you to go out with them, but you do not drink anymore. You have had a long day of work and would normally reach for what you considered a relaxing drink, but you don’t do that anymore either. Knowing what to drink instead of alcohol can...
Chronic loneliness affects at least one in five Americans, and it’s a special concern for the elderly: over 40 percent of senior adults say they feel lonely “on a regular basis.” Complicating the problem, seniors are already more susceptible to health problems such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and...
After you’ve had your baby, you may find that you are experiencing a wide range of emotions. You’re excited to see the little one finally, after so many long months of pregnancy. You’re anticipating what life will be like with a new member of your family. You may even...
Knowing the heroin overdose signs and symptoms could mean the difference in that person’s health and well-being. You could even save their life if you recognize the symptoms and act quickly. What is Heroin? An opioid drug made from morphine, heroin is a natural substance taken from the seed pod of...
Everyone feels sad at some point in their life. When that sadness does not go away, it could be a type of depression. Situational depression can have longer lasting and more serious symptoms than sadness, which is usually a temporary condition. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time...
People with alcohol use disorder tend toward irrational thinking even when sober: repeatedly insisting, “I’ve got it under control” in the face of all evidence, finding any excuse for why nothing is really their fault. Even trained therapists struggle to get through to people who stubbornly believe that “only...
As the population ages in the US, concerns about physical and mental health grow among these individuals as well as their families. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SMHSA) says that over the past 10 years, there has been a 33% increase in the number of adults...
