With nearly one in five Americans suffering from mental illness today, it is no longer unusual or taboo to consider seeking mental health treatment options. In 2020 alone, 2,540.4 per 100,000 visits to US hospital emergency departments involved individuals with a mental disorder, substance abuse problem, or both. It is a good thing, then, that …
An estimated 31.1% of American adults experience some kind of anxiety disorder. Not understanding how to deal with those emotions can cause people to spiral downward. Not only are anxious thoughts challenging to begin with, but they can be even worse on your own. It can be easy to fall into bad habits to help …
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition where a person has uncontrolled use of substances — either drugs or alcohol — despite experiencing harmful consequences and significant impairment, such as health problems and failure to meet daily responsibilities. Chances are good you or someone you love has SUD because the CDC reports that one …
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