Overcoming Cabin Fever During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Isolation and repetition are a recipe for pandemic boredom. Read our top tips for overcoming cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 11, 2020
Suicide and Substance Use Disorders Among Veterans
Veterans Day is a time to acknowledge the service of the brave men and women who served in our country and overseas. We cannot thank such individuals enough for their bravery. During Veterans Day 2020, we would also like to draw your attention to some startling statistics. Hopefully, you are...
October 2, 2020
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020
This year has been challenging for hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Even those who have not been directly affected by COVID-19 can still struggle with issues beneath the surface. The pandemic's mental health impact will likely be lasting, and it's crucial that we have open and...
October 2, 2020
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020
This year has been challenging for hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Even those who have not been directly affected by COVID-19 can still struggle with issues beneath the surface. The pandemic's mental health impact will likely be lasting, and it's crucial that we have open and...
July 29, 2020
Compassion Fatigue | The Negative Cost of Caring
About Compassion FatigueCompassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the negative cost of caring. It is sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress (STS). According to the Professional Quality of...
July 18, 2020
Addiction Treatment Island
The history of addiction recovery in America is fascinating and disturbing, from barbaric, draconian “treatments” to sanitariums to the upscale, evidence-based centers of today. While we have come a long way over the centuries, there is still a long way to go in the fight against stigma.Many men and...
June 30, 2020
Mental Health Disorders Amid a Pandemic
Physical and mental health are interconnected; both require maintenance during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the lives of millions in jeopardy. On the one hand is the real risk of contracting a potentially fatal virus, on the other is the havoc wrought on the minds of...
April 24, 2020
Coping with Stress in Recovery
The global pandemic has proved to bring billions together in a common cause to eradicate COVID-19. However, it has also led to an exponential rise in calls to mental health crisis hotlines, and alcohol sales are through the roof. Members of the recovery community are cut off from the...