Increasing Emergency Room Visits & Challenges African-American Youth Face in Mental Health
Researchers said approximately 17.1 million children in the U.S. have a mental health disorder. Furthermore, between 2% and 5% of emergency…
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Understanding Mental Health Through Literature
Whether you are fighting a continuous battle with drugs and alcohol, currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder or struggling with…
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Shorter daylight, colder temperatures and the beginning of fall and winter can trigger feelings of low mood, lack of motivation, loss…
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Therapy Corner: “When to Refer Series” #1
Four Ways to tell it is Time to Refer Your Eating Disorder Client to a Treatment Program He or she has…
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Overcoming the Stressors and Anxiety of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially upon us, in case you have not noticed. It is almost nearly impossible to walk into…
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Common Misconceptions About Bullying
October is national bullying prevention month and is used to provide insight and awareness throughout communities regarding the impact of bullying….
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National Bullying Prevention Month: October
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held…
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Common Mental Health Disorders Associated with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are known as the deadliest mental health disorders. Men…
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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…
Read MoreThe Dangerous Side of Sleep Aids
There is three basic types of sleep disorders: those that cause insomnia, those that cause fatigue during the day, and those…
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