Is Fast Food the New Painkiller?
The addiction circuit in the brain is wired to release dopamine, a feel good neurotransmitter that is increased in the limbic...
Shedding for the Wedding May be More Dangerous Than You Think
Wedding bells and wedding dresses mean a few things; love, celebration, finding a wedding venue and losing weight to fit into...
Eating Disorder Relapse During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is 40 weeks of a woman’s life where her body is constantly changing, emotions are flooding and hormones are raging....
How Eating Disorder Treatment and Addiction Treatment Compare
The brain’s reward pathway is stimulated by food, alcohol and drugs which all trigger the reward center of the brain by...
Obstacles Teens Encounter when Entering Drug Addiction Rehab
The teenage years can be challenging. Navigating through puberty, peer pressure and tackling raging hormones in addition to balancing school and...
What Happens When Mom Enters Eating Disorder Treatment
Mothers are the cornerstones to every family. They give birth to their babies, watch their children grow, make sure they are...
The Importance of Depression Screening at Regular Doctor Visits
Depression screening at regular doctor visits? Americans visit their physicians for a multitude of reasons: a common cold, allergies, diabetes, hypertension,...
National Depression Screening Day October 5th
During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 1-7, 2017, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health participants across...
Risky Business: Habits and Behaviors that Increase the Risk of Developing a Mental Health Disorder
According to statistics, approximately one in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition at least once in their...