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State Of Mental Health In America "Still Quite Bleak," Report Says

New data shows “alarming increases in adult suicidal thoughts and major depression in youth.” Talking about mental health is becoming less taboo, but is this making a real difference? According to a new report that offers a snapshot of mental health in the United States, overall the picture is “still quite bleak.” The annual State… Continue reading State Of Mental Health In America "Still Quite Bleak," Report Says

Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]

Trauma Is Personal Trauma isn’t just a buzzword in addiction treatment. It’s a reality that many men, women, young adults, and children face … every day. Trauma can take the form of a life-changing event. Psychology Today explains trauma as the result of ”any distressing or life-threatening event”. Trauma is usually caused by an external… Continue reading Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]

Change is Strange: Coping with Change in Addiction Recovery

What Are “Changes”? For the past several months I have been experiencing a lot of change. But what does that mean? I’ve been asking some questions: What do we mean by change? How do we view change? What does change do to us? Simply defined, change is, “the act of making or becoming different.” Those… Continue reading Change is Strange: Coping with Change in Addiction Recovery

Michelle Williams Talks Depression, Getting Treatment In New Interview

“For months, I was slipping and slipping and slipping [and] before you knew it I was at the bottom of the pit looking up.” This past spring, Michelle Williams reunited with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland for a Destiny’s Child reunion at Coachella. Not long after, Williams checked into the hospital to deal with her depression.… Continue reading Michelle Williams Talks Depression, Getting Treatment In New Interview

A Medication For Postpartum Depression?

Currently, there are no FDA-approved drugs specifically to treat postpartum depression. The FDA is considering the approval of a new medication that would treat severe postpartum depression. While most women experience “baby blues” after childbirth, some experience more severe, longer-lasting symptoms, known as postpartum depression (PPD). Currently there are no FDA-approved drugs specifically to treat… Continue reading A Medication For Postpartum Depression?

Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues

A new initiative was created to divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system in Oregon. There’s been more attention given to the fact that a significant percentage of incarcerated Americans suffer from mental illness. “The vast majority of the individuals are not violent criminals,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Continue reading Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues

Chris Cornell’s Family Sues His Doctor Over Singer’s Suicide

Vicky Cornell believes the doctor negligently prescribed her husband mood-altering drugs. Chris Cornell shocked the rock world when he suddenly took his own life in May last year. Now his wife, Vicky Cornell, and their children are suing the doctor who prescribed Chris a slew of prescription drugs that Vicky believes led him to his death.… Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Family Sues His Doctor Over Singer’s Suicide

Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out

Generation Z is also the most likely to report mental health conditions, according to a new survey. Issues such as gun violence, sexual assault and immigration are contributing to high levels of stress in Generation Z, according to new data. According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey, Generation Z (those ages… Continue reading Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out

Lena Dunham Reveals She's Six Months Sober

The “Girls” creator opened up about her benzo addiction on Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert.” Actress Lena Dunham said she is six months sober after misusing anxiety medications, and that her body is still adjusting to this new normal. Speaking with actor Dax Shepard on his podcast, Armchair Expert, Dunham said that although she was… Continue reading Lena Dunham Reveals She's Six Months Sober

Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA

The FDA has recognized the psychedelic compound’s therapeutic potential. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation to psilocybin-assisted treatment for depression. By giving psilocybin research its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation, the FDA is expediting the development and review of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms”—based on the results of preliminary clinical… Continue reading Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA