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Category: Mental Health

Informative articles on the latest news on mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders.

How Much News Is Too Much?

Posted on by Stacie Collins

The last two decades have seen explosive growth of broadcast and digital media platforms, making the news infinitely more accessible. According to TIME, one in 10 adults checks the news every hour, and 20% of Americans report “constantly” monitoring their social media accounts, which can also serve as sources of news information.

Is it possible that constant exposure to information about wars, riots, shootings, natural disasters, catastrophes, and other devastating world events can take a toll on us mentally? Is the daily barrage of negative news healthy for our overall well-being? And, if not, exactly how much news is too much?

Addiction and Mental Health by the Numbers

Posted on by Stacie Collins

If there has been one benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the increased awareness given to mental health and addiction issues in the United States and around the world. In fact, a survey by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) in 2022 found that 9 in 10 Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the US. Unfortunately, this increased awareness has only come as the pandemic exacerbated an already ongoing and worsening mental health crisis in our country.

Rural Areas Lacking Mental Healthcare, Suicide Prevention

Posted on by Stacie Collins

Accessing mental healthcare can be challenging. You need a provider who offers the specific care you need, who clicks with you on a personal level, and fits with your finances. Even if you live in a city with lots of choices, the task of finding the right care can seem overwhelming. If you live in a rural area where choices are few and far between, it can feel impossible. But you can find access to mental healthcare in rural areas.

Senior Health Struggles Impact Adult Children

Posted on by Stacie Collins

Taking care of senior parents isn’t something most adults think about until there is little choice but to think about it. A medical event happens, and suddenly, our once vibrant and independent parent requires daily assistance. Or there is a slow decline in physical or cognitive ability. Over time, you may recognize the day is coming when, prepared or not, you will assume the role of caregiver.

The Importance of Tackling Trauma

Posted on by Stacie Collins

Trauma. We all have an idea of what constitutes trauma — military front lines, a horrific accident, a near-death experience — but few of us recognize the multiplicity of ways beyond the extreme that we can be traumatized. Yes, it can be the big, single moments that are pivotal in our lives. But it can also be the daily mundane, soul-sucking things which lead to trauma. Regardless of whether it is “big T” Trauma or “little t” trauma, trauma affects us all, simply to varying extents. The relationship between trauma and mental health and wellness cannot be denied.