Over an 18-year period, U.S. poison control centers reported more than 1.5 million self-poisoning suicide attempts by people 10-25 years old.
Tag: mental health
Aaron Carter Takes Drug Test On Instagram
The stunt was a response to rumors that he was using drugs.
Let’s Talk About Suicide
Changing misconceptions and long-held stereotypes won’t happen overnight, but making the conscious decision to talk openly and honestly about suicide is a strong start.
The Million Dollar Smile: My Life with Bipolar Disorder
As many as 60 million people worldwide have bipolar disorder. Many of those people, like me, lead productive, happy lives.
On Ascension: Finding the Courage to Heal and Grow
My optimism was the reason I had stayed in abusive situations as well as my catalyst for leaving.
My Family Is My Greatest Disappointment
Even though my aunt knows I’ve scrubbed my stepmom from my life in an attempt to stop and reverse years of psychological abuse, manipulation, and mind fuckery, it’s a reality she refuses to accept.
Lara B. Sharp's Transformation
“AA is like parenting for adults. I got to have it as a child. My mom abandoning me in AA was the best thing she ever did for me.”
7 Ways to Be a Rebel…in Sobriety
Alternate rebellion can help shake up ennui and distress, otherwise known as life. It’s a great act of self-acceptance in a world that wants you to follow their dumb unwritten rules. Guess what, world? I do what I want.
Can 12-Step Programs Treat Dual Diagnoses?
Effective treatment needs to include both the substance use disorder and the co-occurring disorder in an integrated approach because the two conditions build on each other.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Sobriety
Pre-sobriety, alcohol and drugs often serve as coping mechanisms. When you quit, you’ll need different kinds of mental and emotional support. Make sure you have tools and solutions in place.