- by Tracey L. Kelley
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), getting enough sleep affects every area of your life. Now, while you’re fully aware of this in theory, when...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), getting enough sleep affects every area of your life. Now, while you’re fully aware of this in theory, when...
When you need a safe place for expression, journaling is a wonderful outlet. Maybe you need a place to stop triggers and understand why they’re happening. Or you want an...
There’s a reason why animal videos are hugely popular across the internet: these critters make us happy! In fact, many scientific studies reinforce how watching cute animals helps relieve anxiety...
There’s a difference between enjoying quality alone time and feeling lonely. However, even if you know this, it can still be a challenge to deal with loneliness in sobriety. If...
In 1997, physician-researchers Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda developed a process for health care providers to better understand how early trauma affects emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Known as the...
A healthy coping strategy that benefits everyone is the ability to enjoy solitary time, especially when it permits you to engage in activities that reflect your unique interests. So what’s...
There are many reasons why asking for help is hard sometimes. Maybe we don’t want to bother anyone. Or we feel the request indicates that we’re not capable of handling...
Many people are concerned that after they complete addiction rehabilitation treatment, they won’t be able to relate to friends or even family members anymore. This isn’t necessarily true, but if...
Some people seem to adapt easily to just about every situation, while others find it more challenging to accept change or learn new things. Are these inherent, inflexible traits, or...
No matter how many celebrities talk about mental health, society constantly takes two steps forward and one step back on the issue. On one hand, we all understand that anyone,...