Eating disorders are surprisingly common, and yet most sufferers feel very alone in their struggle with this debilitating set of disorders. All too often, those suffering in this way assume they’re completely on their own during this difficult period of their lives. However, there have been numerous celebrities over recent years who have been brave […]
When people hear the word , it often calls to mind additions to alcohol or drugs. While these particular substance abuse disorders (drug and alcoholism) account for a significant percentage of struggles nationwide, there are several other behavioral challenges one may struggle with, which ultimately qualify as . People may struggle with s to technology, […]
There are many “s” people are familiar with. The most notable are s to nicotine, drugs, or alcohol. While drug and alcoholism account for most of the struggles nationwide, many other behavioral challenges impact community members. Addictions to gambling, sex, technology, shopping, exercise, and eating are all reasons why people seek treatment at thousands of […]
People often use the terms “” and “dependence” interchangeably when talking about substance abuse. In reality, the terms refer to two different sides of the same coin. Someone who is addicted to a substance may or may not have a physical dependence on that substance. Having a physical dependence on a substance does not necessitate […]
Picky eating is something that most parents are familiar with. If you’ve ever sat at the dinner table trying to coax their toddler to eat just one piece of broccoli, or trying to blackmail their teenager to eat their vegetables before they escape to play video games, you’ll know the problem all-too-well. Many children go […]
Isolation can cause mental health problems. We know this from studies done on but the recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought this issue into the spotlight. Social distancing and self-isolation has meant that most of us are now required to stay at home for extended periods, and the well-being effects are already profound. Here, we take […]