I’m pretty sure you’ve stumbled upon e-scooters rushing around town lately. With cities all over the country adopting the technology, electric scooters’ popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years. Commuters and tourists in hundreds of cities and towns rely on e-scooters as a cheap form of … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Riding an E-scooter Intoxicated
What You Should Look For In A Therapist
So you’ve decided that it’s time to seek out a therapist to deal with your mental illness or other concerns you might have in life. That’s great! But therapy requires hard work. Your therapist may ask you to do homework, which may involve confronting things that are uncomfortable or … [Read more...] about What You Should Look For In A Therapist
Workplace Mental Health: Should You Disclose Your Mental Illness?
If you are currently living with a mental illness, it's important to know how to advocate for yourself and your needs. This can mean educating friends and family about your illness and your needs, speaking up for yourself to your healthcare team, and, sometimes, choosing to tell your manager or … [Read more...] about Workplace Mental Health: Should You Disclose Your Mental Illness?
The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health
In the last few decades, medical professionals have stopped looking at our physical and mental health as two separate realms, and focused instead on the relationship between them. The stress that is so common in many mental illnesses can wreak havoc on your physical health, and trying to manage a … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health
Trauma and Global Crises
Introduction Global crises include international events such as major wars, drought, famine, revolution, and pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to take thousands of American lives per day, quickly overtaking our previous records for deadliest days in U.S. history. … [Read more...] about Trauma and Global Crises
Is Distracted Driving More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving?
Most people recognize the extreme risks of driving drunk. A relatively new hazard, however, is just as dangerous – distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to texting while driving, as well as anything that removes a driver’s attention from the driving task. From 2012 to 2018, approximately … [Read more...] about Is Distracted Driving More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving?
5 Tips for Staying Sober During a Pandemic Holiday
The myriad challenges of 2020 have pushed many people to their limits. Now, it’s the holiday season – a time of year that is statistically more difficult for people with substance use disorders even without COVID-19 adding to stress, anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are things you can do … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Staying Sober During a Pandemic Holiday
