Drinking while driving is a year-round threat, but it can be especially dangerous during the holidays. That’s why Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is putting on their Tie One on for Safety event from now until the end of the year. This seasonal event encourages everyone to take steps to stop their loved ones from...Read More
Ever consider how your social media habits affect your mental health? Not surprisingly, the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can positively or negatively influence your mental state depending on how much energy you devote to crafting a personal narrative, making social comparisons, or keeping up with an endless friends list....Read More
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Having an addiction to drugs and alcohol is a serious problem for countless people in the United States. In the state of Florida alone, thousands of people require treatment for a substance use disorder each year. With so many different types of addiction...Read More
Each year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a day for individuals to safely remove leftover prescription drugs from their homes. But for many people, the purpose of this day may be unclear. After all, why do we need a drug disposal holiday? And why should you clear out...Read More
Everybody has moments where they feel sad, unmotivated, or hopeless. However, for people with depression, this depressed mood doesn’t just go away. A major depressive episode can be dangerously intense and cause serious side effects. It’s important to know that depression is a mental illness that requires professional mental health treatment. However, for people affected...Read More
When you need mental health care, you may not be able to wait. That’s when you need a local psychiatric hospital. These mental health centers are ideal for people in need of inpatient treatment, crisis care services, and outpatient mental health services. But what level of care is right for you? And which mental health...Read More
At some time or another, everyone has seen a doctor because of their physical health. Sore throats, stomach aches, sprained ankles—nobody bats an eye at these ailments. But as conversations about emotional well-being come to the forefront, more and more people are asking themselves: What is mental health? And how can I stay or get...Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, more mental health professionals are noticing that the rates of mental illness in the United States are continuing to increase. For many people, including those in our St. Cloud, Florida community, that means grappling with COVID depression. But why does COVID have such an impact on mental health? And what...Read More
If you know somebody who is struggling with addiction, you probably experience moments where you feel completely helpless. You want to help and give support, but aren’t sure where to start. You might even feel as though you are doing everything you can to support your loved one but they are still struggling with addiction....Read More
When it comes to choosing the right mental health treatment, you might be wondering exactly which services will have you covered. But how do you know if a treatment center accepts Medicare or Medicaid? And which one will cover the services you need? Here, we explain Medicare vs. Medicaid so that you can receive the...Read More
