agitated women sitting on couch with head in her hands trying to avoid stress, depression, and relapse this holiday season

Avoid Stress, Depression, and Relapse This Holiday

The holidays are just around the corner. Perhaps they snuck up on you this year, or maybe you have been looking forward to them for months. Avoiding stress, depression, and relapse during the holiday season can be challenging, and for good reason! Common sources of holiday stress include the following: Financial worries Trying to make…

a woman holding a teddy bear reflects on how her childhood trauma led her to addiction

The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

A child’s circumstances and experiences help shape their psychological and physical development. The connection between the environment and psyche is so strong that it shapes their thoughts and behaviors well into adulthood. As such, the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is easy to understand. The precise connection between trauma and addiction during childhood is…

Woman considering ADHD's definition

What Is ADHD?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of America’s most common mental health conditions. Roughly four in every five cases occur in American children. However, adults may also be affected. ADHD is a complex disorder. Not everyone has the same symptoms or experiences its effects in the same way. Fortunately, an ADHD treatment program can help…

a person overcoming body image issues looks confidently into a mirror

5 Helpful Tips for Overcoming Body Image Issues

Body image issues are relatively common among America’s teens and adults. These issues can affect boys and men. However, they’re often more prominent in girls and women. Unfortunately, body image issues sometimes contribute to a severe and damaging disordered eating pattern. If you’re affected by such a pattern, eating disorder treatment can help you recover.…