Many of us have an idea of what eating disorders can look like: food avoidance, extreme thinness, overeating, vomiting after meals. However, when it comes to disordered eating, there is often more to what meets the eye. There are all different types of eating disorders, each characterized by different symptoms, that can affect a person’s health.   Despite the […]

Substance use disorders (SUDs) and eating disorders (EDs) are often viewed—and treated—as entirely separate conditions. They show unique signs and symptoms, have distinct diagnoses, and are often treated in separate settings, by different providers. But beneath the surface, eating disorders and substance abuse actually have a lot in common.   Substance abuse and eating disorders also commonly co-occur. Research shows that more than one-third of alcohol and drug users […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a devastating issue affecting millions of people in the United States. It’s a mental health condition specifically caused by exposure to something traumatic—combat, death, a natural disaster, sexual or physical abuse, a life-threatening accident. And it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, no matter their age, can develop PTSD.  It’s a harrowing reality. In a national survey of teenagers aged 13 to […]

Substance abuse is all around us: Binge drinking in college, smoking marijuana to get through the day, using more prescription drugs than intended to numb pain, dabbling with illicit substances like cocaine or heroin. Substance abuse looks different for everyone, but millions of people are doing it regularly.   What’s more is that a significant number of individuals become addicted. […]

On April 8, 2026, the Perry family got the justice they’d been waiting for: The dealer who supplied the drugs that took Matthew Perry’s life was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jasveen Sangha, known among Hollywood as the “Ketamine Queen,” is the third defendant who has been linked to Matthew Perry’s overdose death back in 2023. However, she is the first […]

Studies show that more than one in every four high school seniors (26%) have used marijuana in the past year, but almost half of 12th graders have tried it at least once in their lifetimes. Most people first use marijuana during their adolescent or young adult years, when their brains are still developing. Unfortunately, what […]

Anxiety is a natural response to stress. It is our body’s way of telling us there is a danger or threat, triggering feelings of fear, worry, and uneasiness. Anxiety is usually temporary. However, when people struggle with more persistent symptoms of anxiety—and those symptoms interfere with their quality of life—that can indicate an anxiety disorder. […]

Your heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of your chest. The walls feel like they are closing in. You suddenly feel hot, nauseous, dizzy, or unable to catch your breath. This is a panic attack. Some people experience a panic attack once or twice in their lives, usually during periods of high […]

The narrative around mental health has changed in the last decade. It’s now widely accepted that mental health is a key part of our overall well-being, and equally as important as our physical health. In fact, it’s just like Plato wrote in Charmides, “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” Mental […]

The acronym “BPD” is often used in mental health settings, but what exactly does it mean? Some might assume it refers to bipolar disorder; however, this is not the case. BPD actually stands for borderline personality disorder, another type of mental illness marked by intense emotions and mood instability.  Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder […]