What to Know about Benzodiazepine Abuse
Benzodiazepine abuse refers to the misuse of prescription sedatives like Xanax, Ativan or Valium, which can lead to dependence, overdose and serious mental and physical... Read more.
SSRI Abuse – What to Know
What is SSRI Abuse? SSRI abuse refers to the misuse of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants, in ways not prescribed by a medical provider.... Read more.
How Phobias Can Affect Mental Health and Wellness
What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation that can significantly disrupt daily life and mental health.... Read more.
Sleep Disorders: The Mental Health Impact
Sleep disorders are conditions that interfere with the quality, duration or timing of sleep and can significantly affect your mental health. Getting good sleep isn’t... Read more.
“I’m Fine”: Signs of Downplaying Mental Health
Downplaying mental health means minimizing, hiding or ignoring emotional distress, often by pretending everything is okay when it’s not. You might smile through... Read more.
Common Manipulative Tactics
Manipulation tactics are strategies people use to influence or control others through deception, guilt or emotional coercion — often without the other person realizing... Read more.
The “Grey Rock Method” in Abusive Relationships
The gray rock method is a strategy for disengaging emotionally from an abusive or manipulative person by becoming unresponsive, boring and emotionally neutral —... Read more.
Understanding Communication Styles
Communication styles are patterns in how we express ourselves, and understanding them can lead to stronger relationships, better boundaries and improved emotional... Read more.
Warning Signs of Substance Use
Substance abuse disorder affects people from all walks of life. Around 48.7 million people aged 12 or older had a substance abuse disorder in 2022. Some of those... Read more.
Warning Signs of Depression
Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that changes how a person thinks and feels. It’s also one that’s often misunderstood. Many people refer... Read more.