I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold. For many, it’s a song that’s played on repeat through their car speakers. For others, it’s a party anthem. For Kid Cudi, “Pursuit of Happiness” is a reflection on his struggles with grief, depression, and trauma—and his search for […]

We’ve all heard sayings like, “Healthy mind, healthy body,” but what does that really mean?  In the simplest sense, it means that your physical health and mental health are deeply connected. And, as a result, you must take care of both. You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone, would you? Then you should not ignore any […]

Children and teenagers are in critical periods of growth, both physically and mentally. As such, the things they experience during these years can have a profound and lasting impact on their emotional and psychological well-being—for better or for worse.  Unfortunately, for the majority of young people out there, traumatic experiences are not an uncommon part […]

There are roughly 1.2 billion people in the world today struggling with a mental health condition. According to a new report, published in May 2026, this figure represents more than a 95% increase in the prevalence of mental illness since 1990. Disorders such as depression and anxiety are contributing to a significant proportion of the […]

Depression is among the most common mental health disorders today, with more than 20 million people in the United States struggling. However, depression on its own is a very broad term. What many do not realize is that there are various types of depression, each with their own symptoms and level of severity. For example, […]

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 […]