Picture someone you care about at a music festival. The atmosphere is electric, the crowd pulsating to the beat. They’re offered a substance known commonly as MDMA, Molly, or Ecstasy. As someone who cares about their well-being, you can’t help but wonder:...
Why The Blackberry Center of Central Florida Hospital is Right for You to Get Help At The Blackberry Center of Central Florida Hospital, we understand that seeking help for behavioral health and substance use issues can be a challenging and courageous decision. Our...
Millions of people throughout the country take prescription opioids for pain relief every day. However, some people may look for ways to magnify the effects of their medication, such as by taking oxycodone and alcohol together. Unfortunately, combining substances does...
When over 30 percent of adults in the United States exhibit at least one symptom of depression each week, it becomes difficult to gauge when to seek professional help. People who demonstrate a lack of motivation and struggle to complete household chores may ask, “Am I...
When someone experiences stomach pain or breaks a bone, they go to a doctor for help. But when someone lives with depression or anxiety, they may be told, “Just deal with it.” This is a dangerous and unhealthy approach to mental health. The truth is, it should be...
For some people, August has been synonymous with Happiness Happens Month. Each year, members of the Society of Happy People gather to celebrate the unique ways to be happy. However, if you’re finding that you’re not as happy as you used to be, you can find...
Of all the mental illnesses in the United States, anxiety disorders are the most common, affecting over 40 million adults every year. That’s the equivalent of almost one in five people. Such a widespread issue demands ample attention, and thankfully, effective...
July is dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health disparities between Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities compared to the non-Hispanic, white population. Also known as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness...
The end of May marks the end of mental health awareness month, but there’s always more work to be done when it comes to preventing suicide. Currently, suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all genders and ages in the United States. But this...