Why do some people get addicted to drugs and others don’t? Learn more about how different people get addicted to different drugs. Read more

Important life events, whether they are good or bad, can cause mental stress. If you want to relieve this stress, you might try different ways of thinking, or new behaviors and activities. These thoughts, behaviors, and activities are called coping mechanisms. Read more

There are a lot of myths surrounding therapy - We are here to bust all the myths you've heard about seeking treatment. Read more

The conversation about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is getting louder. No longer are we in the days of whispered mentions of ‘shell shock’ or fearing those who may have flashbacks. In fact, the discussion on PTSD has become so widespread that most people you ask will know exactly what the acronym stands for. And that’s great news because the more we talk about it, the more we squash the stigma. Read more

Do you or someone you love suffer from opioid addiction? Here is everything you need to know about the epidemic that is killing people everyday. Read more

If you've ever wondered if you have depression, you've come to the right place. Here we review what depression is and how to get help. Read more

If you've never had therapy before it can be a little intimidating walking into an office for the first time. Learn exactly what to expect and some tips for easing any anxieties you might have before your first appointment. Read more

Experts have said that depression is over two and a half times more prevalent in those with ADHD or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) than adults who don’t have either condition. Adults with ADHD may have difficulty concentrating, focusing, completing tasks or remembering directions, similar to children with ADHD. Read more

At the times when your anxiety, depression, or stress start getting too high, it's important that you turn to mindfulness techniques in order to calm your nerves. Here are 4 mindfulness exercises to help you cope effectively. Read more

In eighth grade, Matthew was the largest in his class. At six feet and 265 lbs., the other kids in Matthew’s class were dwarfed by his size, which brought about Read more

Everyone blows things out of proportion now and again. It’s when we consistently and persistently distort reality that it can become dangerous. Read more

In his teens and early 20s, Stanley said he would boast about “only needing two or three hours of solid sleep.”The electrical engineer and father of four says that all Read more

There’s a popular myth that depression spikes over the holidays, when that’s simply not true. But there may be some truth to the fact that stress and anxiety can increase from Thanksgiving and through the holiday season, thanks to potentially higher grocery bills, a growing Christmas list, and more family and work functions than one would rather attend. Read more

No couple is without its challenges, but when an anxiety disorder appears as the third wheel, there’s bound to be a host of difficulties not necessarily experienced by couples untouched by anxiety. Read more