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MARCH 26, 2026

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A Jury Just Confirmed What We See Every Day: Social Media Is Hurting Our Kids

The landmark Meta and YouTube verdict isn’t a surprise to us, it’s a call to action for every family. On March 25, 2026, a Los Angeles jury…

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JULY 03, 2025

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Celebrity Overdoses

10 Famous Celebrity Overdoses No one is immune to a drug overdose. Just like ordinary Americans, celebrities have been struck by drug overdoses as well. There…

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JULY 01, 2025

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Preserving Sobriety: A Guide to the Holiday Season

For many of us, the holidays are a season of peace and joy in which we’re surrounded by family and friends. However, for those in the process of recovering…

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JULY 01, 2025

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Navigating Holiday Stress and Depression: 15 Medical Tips

The holiday season is often filled with joy and celebration, yet for many, it also brings overwhelming stress and feelings of depression. Managing these…

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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Breaking the Stigma: Redefining Substance Use Recovery with Modern Recovery Services

Modern Recovery Services offers a comprehensive, holistic and multifaceted framework for addressing substance use disorders (SUDs). Recognizing that SUDs stem…

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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10 Essential Things Parents Should Know About Teen Mental Health

This article looks at the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the nation’s mental health, how teenagers became innocent victims of the pandemic’s wide-ranging…

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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Mental Health Influencers

The number of Instagram influencers focused on mental health positivity and understanding is truly impressive. However, that makes it tough to know where to…

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JANUARY 03, 2023

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The Happiest States in the US: 2022 Report

We kept our analysis simple to determine the most accurate answer to our question, Which is the happiest state in the nation?The Happiest State in the USMethod…

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

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High-Functioning Depression

High-functioning depression is a lay term often used in clinical psychiatry, but it is not a recognized disorder in itself, unlike “major depressive…

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    Category: Dual Diagnosis

    • Mental Health Awareness Month - On-line Therapy Works

      • May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It was created in 1949 to highlight the importance of caring for one’s mental health. It also provides a chance for discussion around challenges faced and the stigma associated with seeking help.  According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, only 46.2% of adults with mental illness received treatment

    • How Can I Help a Friend or Loved One With Depression?

      • If you are concerned about the way a friend or a loved one could be feeling right now, you are in an excellent position to be of help. Obviously, you care about them, and you know the person well. By following our practical advice provided here, not only will you be able to initially approach

    • Living With Depression

      • Every year, over 7% of American adults struggle with major depressive disorder.  Those numbers only include people who have been diagnosed with major depression.  The undiagnosed cases would cause that number to be even higher, around 10% according to Harvard’s health department.  When other types of depression, such as chronic, bipolar, atypical, seasonal, and postpartum depression are factored in,

    Category: Mental Health

    • 10 Essential Things Parents Should Know About Teen Mental Health

      • This article looks at the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the nation’s mental health, how teenagers became innocent victims of the pandemic’s wide-ranging knock-on effects, and the 10 most important things every parent should know about their teenager’s mental health.

    • The Happiest States in the US: 2022 Report

      • We kept our analysis simple to determine the most accurate answer to our question, Which is the happiest state in the nation? The Happiest State in the US Method of calculation : We’d like to think we performed a unique and highly complex mathematical matrix to arrive at a definitive answer. However, in reality, we

    • High-Functioning Depression

      • High-functioning depression is a lay term often used in clinical psychiatry, but it is not a recognized disorder in itself, unlike “major depressive disorder” – the most common form of clinical depression.

    • The Most Depressed States in the U.S.

      • Mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are becoming more and more common in the U.S., and many mental health experts point to the coronavirus pandemic as the catalyst that pushed an already worsening situation into the public health crisis we see today. The number of diagnosed depression cases in adults and youth in

    • Welcome to Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW): Oct. 2-8, 2022

      • For around 50 million Americans, the cold, harsh reality of daily life is one lived with a mental health condition. Whether it’s a depressive disorder, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder or another mental illness, it is likely to affect everything – in some way or another. However, it’s not just the sufferer who suffers, as it

    Category: Recovery

    • Breaking the Stigma: Redefining Substance Use Recovery with Modern Recovery Services

      • Modern Recovery Services offers a comprehensive, holistic and multifaceted framework for addressing substance use disorders (SUDs). Recognizing that SUDs stem from a complex interplay of psychological, social, and economic factors, our approach focuses on each individual’s entirety, acknowledging that substance dependence often coexists with various other challenges.

    • Recovery Month, September 2024: Every Person, Family & Community

      • Every year, the month of September always equals the year’s Recovery Month, observed nationally across the U.S. to recognize, honor, and celebrate every single personal successful recovery from substance addiction and mental health issues across the U.S. and beyond. “Recovery is for everyone. Every person. Every family. Every community.” – The new theme for Recovery

    • How Can I Help a Friend or Loved One With Depression?

      • If you are concerned about the way a friend or a loved one could be feeling right now, you are in an excellent position to be of help. Obviously, you care about them, and you know the person well. By following our practical advice provided here, not only will you be able to initially approach

    • The Importance of Healthy Boundaries in Recovery

      • Helping a loved one seek treatment and overcome their addiction to drugs and alcohol is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give. Unfortunately for many, their efforts may be enabling continued substance abuse and perpetuating dangerous activities. However, by establishing healthy boundaries, you can create an environment conducive to finding long-term recovery success. Enabling

    Category: Relapse Prevention

    • Preserving Sobriety: A Guide to the Holiday Season

      • For many of us, the holidays are a season of peace and joy in which we’re surrounded by family and friends. However, for those in the process of recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, this time of year can pose a significant challenge to staying sober as holiday stressors quickly accumulate.

    Category: Uncategorized

    • A Jury Just Confirmed What We See Every Day: Social Media Is Hurting Our Kids

      • The landmark Meta and YouTube verdict isn’t a surprise to us, it’s a call to action for every family. On March 25, 2026, a Los Angeles jury delivered a verdict that will echo through every household in America: Meta and YouTube are liable for designing platforms that addict young people and damage their mental health.

    • Celebrity Overdoses

      • 10 Famous Celebrity Overdoses No one is immune to a drug overdose. Just like ordinary Americans, celebrities have been struck by drug overdoses as well. There have been many celebrity deaths from drug overdoses throughout the years, but perhaps none are as infamous as these ten celebrities. Let them serve as a cautionary tale for

    • Navigating Holiday Stress and Depression: 15 Medical Tips

      • The holiday season is often filled with joy and celebration, yet for many, it also brings overwhelming stress and feelings of depression. Managing these emotions is crucial for both mental and physical well-being. As medical professionals, we recognize the impact of stress and depression on health and offer these scientifically backed strategies to help navigate this challenging time.

    • Mental Health Influencers

      • The number of Instagram influencers focused on mental health positivity and understanding is truly impressive. However, that makes it tough to know where to start. We’ve got that covered! We’ve compiled a list of 19 Instagram profiles that truly stand out for their genuine content, interaction, and diverse perspectives on mental health.

    • 20+ Best Medications for Anxiety

      • Symptoms of anxiety are common feelings. Everyone will experience them at some point in their life. Anxiety is an internal warning system that danger is nearby and prepares us to get out of the situation. Severe anxiety disorder is different. It can be overwhelming and unmanageable. The symptoms are intense and do not go away