It’s no secret that the opioid epidemic has had a devastating effect in the United States. According to data from the CDC,70,630 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2019, and over 70 percent of…
Sam DekinJanuary 24, 2022
California’s Mental Health Youth Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Our children are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, youth…
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With the goal of starting the New Year off on the right foot, January serves as Mental Wellness Month. The hustle and bustle of the Holiday season can bring additional stressors and take its toll…
Sam DekinJanuary 10, 2022
Health experts have expressed concern over the mental health effects of the pandemic, and the media has reported on issues like increases in loneliness, distress, and depression in the wake of stay-at-home orders. One group…
Sam DekinDecember 20, 2021
In the midst of a global pandemic, drug overdoses have become a major public health crisis in the United States. According to the newest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there…
Sam DekinDecember 6, 2021
Teenage anxiety rates have increased considerably in recent years. A 2021 study in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology found that between 2012 and 2018, the number of teens screening positive for anxiety increased from 34.1%…
Sam DekinNovember 22, 2021
Social media is pervasive, and most of us probably maintain at least one social media account. While social media can provide a platform for connecting with friends and loved ones and staying up-to-date with current…
Sam DekinNovember 2, 2021
October serves as Substance Abuse Awareness Month, making now an ideal time to call attention to the effects that social media has on addiction. As with anything, there are both pros and cons to social…
Sam DekinOctober 22, 2021
As National Mental Illness Awareness Week is acknowledged October 3 to October 9, a loved one who lives with a mental health condition may be on your mind. Given the fact that almost one in…
Sam DekinOctober 5, 2021
