In navigating the world of mental health and substance use treatment, you may have come across the terms “dual diagnosis” and “co-occurring disorders.” While these are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences between the two, and their uses have evolved over time.  Both terms—“dual diagnosis” and “co-occurring disorders”—refer to the presence of two or […]

Mental health challenges among young people are on the rise. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions affect millions of adolescents today, impacting their ability to thrive in school, relationships, and daily life. Fortunately, there are many youth mental health services available to provide the support, treatment, and long-term care these teens deserve. Whether your […]

We hear the words “stress” and “anxiety” all the time—and most of us experience them frequently, too. About three in four American adults report physical or mental symptoms of stress, while close to one in three Americans will an experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Anxiety and stress often look the same, having both […]

Psychosis and schizophrenia are two terms used to describe mental health crises, but they are not the same thing. Psychosis is a group of symptoms that causes a person to lose touch with reality. Schizophrenia, on the other hand, is a mental health condition that persists, disrupting a person’s quality of life long-term. While there […]

We’ve all experienced the feeling of “missing out” from time to time. Your friends are going out, but you need to stay back and study. You see spring break photos flooding your Instagram feed, but you don’t have the funds to plan a getaway. A new iPhone comes out, but your current device works fine. […]

Chappell Roan is becoming a household name in modern pop music, with songs and performances that captivate audiences around the world. The rising star won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards just last month, and in 2024, was awarded Top New Artist by Billboard with several songs climbing the charts.  Today, Chappell Roan is […]

Mental health is a spectrum. It varies significantly person-to-person and spans in severity. Mental health can also fluctuate greatly depending on the season or even time of day. In fact, a new study, published by the British Medical Journal, found that mental health is often best in the morning and worse at night. According to […]

Struggling teens are all around us. According to the CDC, suicide rates and mental health issues among teenagers have been rising for years—even before the global pandemic. Roughly 40% of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, while 20% of students, or a devastating 1 in 5 teenagers, have seriously considered attempting […]

Defiance, violence, rebellion, isolation, mood swings, outbursts. Lying, testing boundaries, breaking rules. Do any of these phrases resonate with you?   If you’re a parent of a teenager, your answer was likely “yes.” Teenagers have a tendency to go against the grain, push boundaries with their parents, and seek independence and identity outside their family unit. […]

Stress is our body’s natural response to challenging or taxing situations, and an innate survival tactic that we, as humans, all share. As such, our bodies are well-equipped to handle stress every now and then, in small doses at a time. However, when stress becomes chronic and persistent, it can cause other health-related issues and […]