Almost everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Especially after a long and grueling pandemic, many of us have worried about things like health, finances, family, or success. However, for most people, these anxieties are temporary. When worry becomes persistent and pervasive—and fear meddles with your everyday life—it’s likely that an anxiety disorder is to […]

What is Combined Drug Intoxication? Combined drug intoxication (CDI) happens when a person ingests multiple drugs at one time. Drug users may consume multiple substances on accident—for example, in the case of laced drugs—or intentionally, to heighten their effects. The latter case is especially true for those struggling with addiction. After developing a tolerance to […]

There has been an alarming and unprecedented rise in mental health issues among teenage girls. A recent CDC study, published in 2023, found that close to 60 percent of teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in the year 2021. This was up from just 36 percent in 2011. On top of that, 30 percent […]

Depression is rising in youth across the United States, and teenage girls are disproportionately affected. According to the latest data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen girls are experiencing record high levels of sadness, as well as suicide risk. Specifically, three in five teenage girls (57 percent) felt persistently sad and […]

If you are from New England, active on TikTok, a fan of folk music, or if you watched the 2024 Grammy Awards, you’re likely familiar with Noah Kahan. Noah Kahan is a rising star who, in 2022, captured the hearts of many listeners with his viral album, Stick Season. The singer-songwriter is from Vermont, but […]

Just decades ago, mental health was rarely talked about. Struggles with anxiety, trauma, and depression were often kept under wraps, preventing people from getting the support they need and deserve. Now, mental health is widely discussed—and becoming mentally healthy is a top priority for young Americans.  According to new research from Deloitte, almost 80 percent […]

An emerging drug of abuse, called xylazine, is becoming an increasing concern throughout the United States. Xylazine has been detected in an alarming number of illegal drug supplies and fatal overdose cases throughout the country. So much, in fact, that the White House, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other organizations have released alerts about […]

Depression can affect anyone, of any age or upbringing. Today, more than 2.7 million youth are living with severe major depression – and even more have reported depressive episodes in the last year. It’s a devastating reality, but a reality nonetheless. The number of children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with depression has been on […]

Mental health issues are at an all-time high in America, particularly for young people. According to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 3 out of every 10 teenagers have experienced “poor mental health” – feelings of stress, anxiety, depression – in the last 30 days. It’s no wonder […]

Anxiety is among the most prevalent mental health disorders in Americans today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that close to one-third of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetimes. Historically, the rates of anxiety disorder are higher among females than males. This is true for both adults and […]