U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy takes the mental health of this nation’s youth very seriously. In fact, in a December 2021 press release, Dr. Murthy discussed a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental…
Sam DekinMarch 8, 2022
What’s There To Know About Addiction Medications Combined with Recovery Therapy?
When you decide to enter a treatment program for addiction recovery, there will be numerous service offerings available. For example,…
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It is no secret that military personnel are at risk of mental health problems. Active duty service not only pulls military members away from their family and loved ones; it also exposes them to violence…
Sam DekinFebruary 22, 2022
In 2022, Children’s Mental Health Week will be recognized February 7 through February 12, with a theme of “Growing Together.” During this week, schools, parents, and community organizations are called upon to raise awareness for…
Sam DekinFebruary 10, 2022
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
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
