One of the most significant events on the mental health calendar, Self Injury Awareness Day represents a global effort to raise awareness about the plight of people engaging in self-harm. Taking place every year on March 1, Self Injury Awareness Day plays a vital role in enhancing the public’s knowledge regarding the causes and treatment…
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Doctors write prescriptions in hopes of healing whatever ails us. However, that prescription can turn dangerous if taken differently than doctors intended. Presently, the NIDA reports that 18 million Americans misuse medicine each year. Ultimately, patients may get hooked on the drug’s strong ingredients. Next, patients get trapped into needing bigger and more frequent doses.…
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Today, more and more activists, educators, and counseling professionals are recognizing the role that communication plays in mental health management. It’s exciting that the professionals of Time to Change are playing an integral role in changing the stigma around mental health. The representatives of Time to Change created Time to Talk Day to help further…
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Once individuals decide that they’re committed to realizing their personal dreams and professional objectives, they will oftentimes begin examining their lives to determine if anything is holding them back. In some cases, the issue in question is drug addiction and a mental disorder. Individuals who are no longer willing to let these issues adversely impact…
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Addiction is a thief that steals love and light from the individual while also compromising her or his ability to live and work productively. Unfortunately, addiction is robbing millions of people all over the world every day. If you’re currently struggling with drug addiction or know someone who is, now is the time for you…
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While many forms of the disease can adversely impact an individual’s life, depression can be one of the most difficult illnesses to address and overcome. However, individuals who are serious about leading positive, productive lives should know that openly and honestly addressing the issue is the first step to recovery. When I began explaining depression…
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The holidays can bring a lot of happiness, but if you’re in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, it can also bring anxiety. If you can’t remember the last time you had a sober festive season, you might wonder how to enjoy a sober Christmas. The good news is that you don’t need alcohol or…
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December is a month full of celebrations. Because of all the holiday festivities, and the alcohol abuse that can take place, it’s the perfect time to celebrate National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that alcohol is a factor in 29 car accident deaths per day. Take time to…
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Many people remember the old commercials that showed a guy frying an egg. It would say, “This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs,” as the egg started to sizzle. With that said, how drugs affect the brain is still a mystery to people. They might not cook the brain like the skillet…
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Are you familiar with the Molly drug? Molly is slang for the drug MDMA or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Molly is similar to the party drug ecstasy that came out in the 1980s. While ecstasy was a pill, Molly is generally in a gel capsule. Dangers of Molly Drug Molly drug has both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties. It…
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