Mental Health Hotline Articles
How to Advocate for a Loved One’s Mental Health
In the United States, more than 20% of adults have some type of mental illness. Although counseling, medications and other treatments are helpful, it’s also important for people with mental illnesses to receive support from their friends and family members. If you’re thinking about serving as a mental health advocate
Powerful Recovery Quotes
Recovery is a multifaceted process. Giving up drugs and alcohol — and staying clean — isn’t always a straight path. There may be obstacles and difficulties on the journey to the new and improved you. However, it’s a road worth traveling and one others have successfully traversed. Recovery quotes may
What is a Dry Drunk?
Recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be a long journey. For many who choose to stop drinking, the path is strewn with obstacles and detours. Dry drunk syndrome is one of the stumbling blocks that can impact people on this journey. What is a dry drunk? Alcoholics Anonymous coined
Do I Have a Personality Disorder?
If you had a personality disorder, would you know it? More importantly, would you know how to manage it? The term “personality disorder” might feel like a burden or an embarrassment, but it’s nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. About 9% of American adults have some kind of personality
Differences Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
You’ve decided to enter substance abuse treatment, or you’re looking into the possibilities. This is a huge but intimidating step in the recovery process — you should be proud of yourself for acknowledging you need help. However, once you’ve made the choice, it can be difficult to know which route
National Depression Screening Day
If you’re part of the 29% of U.S. adults diagnosed with depression, you know how difficult it is to live with. Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you think, feel and behave. You may have persistent feelings of sadness and struggle to complete day-to-day