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Find financial and personal fulfillment in your job—here’s what you should consider in choosing a career to make for a happy, well-balanced life

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement

A lot of factors work together to breed the right job for you—these include passion, enjoyment, location, work/life balance, and workplace culture. When it comes to personal fulfillment, it’s important that you’re passionate about your job and truly enjoy what you’re...

Here’s what you need to know about watching Netflix and changing your streaming habits to improve your wellbeing

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement

A recent survey found that the majority of Americans use streaming services like Netflix and Hulu in bed, and it’s disrupting their sleep. Users often don’t know when to log out of these services, which leads them to veer from their healthy nightly routines and...

Drugs and alcohol can cause and feed troubling mental illnesses like anxiety by interacting with other chemicals in our body

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Drugs and alcohol can cause or exacerbate mental health issues and conditions like anxiety, but there are also often many other factors involved. That being said, substance use does play a major role in our mental health and the development of mental illnesses—and...

Alcohol and drugs may be the easy “solution,” but they aren’t. Instead of using substances to cope, address your problem head-on and heal through feeling

by Erin Parisi | Aug 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

When you use substances to deal with your problems, they never get resolved and those negative feelings will still be there. More effective coping strategies include creative endeavors, talking with a trusted love one, and doing things you truly enjoy. Another...

What does addiction feel like? Here’s a clear picture of what it’s like to experience addiction, to go through withdrawal, and to work toward sobriety

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 10, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Many don’t fully understand what it’s like to experience addiction, from developing the illness, to going through withdrawal, to working towards recovery. But it’s important we try our best to achieve a greater understanding, so we can best help those who suffer with...

Many individuals are wary to treat their mental illnesses with medication, but the benefits typically outweigh the costs

by Laura Manderino-Martins | Aug 10, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

While it’s understandable to feel uncertain about taking medication to treat your mental health condition, it’s important to consider doing so as a viable treatment option. Be open with your doctor about your symptoms, so they can help you weigh your treatment options...

What’s the relationship between alcohol consumption and sleep deprivation?

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Alcohol consumption can have negative effects on your sleep, which then can lead to problems with mental health. For example, alcohol represses REM sleep, contributes to sleep apnea and snoring, keeps you up, and brings on some crazy dreams. This damage to your sleep...

Am I enabling my spouse’s drug addiction? Here’s what you can do to stop facilitating your partner’s dependence on drugs and start putting yourself first

by Guest | Aug 9, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Addiction doesn’t just change the individual suffering with the disease, but their loved ones—especially their chosen life partner. If your spouse is struggling with addiction, you must choose your actions carefully: it’s easy to confuse helpful and unhelpful...

In order to help someone going through addiction recovery, show that you care by engaging in meaningful conversations and know what not to say

by Desiree Patton | Aug 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

You can help your love ones through addiction recovery by supporting and listening to them, but you must be careful about your own words. The wrong words can easily hurt an addict, even when you didn’t mean it “that way,” which means it’s important you know what not...

Addiction is a disease, as well as a societal and medical issue that needs addressing. Here’s how you can stimulate healthy conversations about it

by Jacob Kountz | Aug 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Addiction is, in fact, a disease of the brain, but many continue to insist that it is not—and doing so only causes sufferers further harm. This stigma surrounding addiction discourages those who suffer with the disease from opening up about their struggles and getting...

Many turn to drugs or alcohol for relief from conditions like depression and anxiety, but it’s ultimately a bad idea—here’s why

by Dmitri Oster | Aug 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health

Drugs can provide individuals with temporary relief from pain and suffering, but the long-term consequences are harmful. These negative effects include impairment in everyday functioning, potential legal issues, and overall injury to one’s mental health. Additionally,...

When the green-eyed monster strikes your relationship—here’s how you and your partner can address and work through jealousy issues

by Brett Farmiloe | Aug 6, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Relationship Issues

While it’s normal to feel jealous, it can become unhealthy and wreak havoc on a relationship if not managed effectively. Fortunately, any couple can learn to address and work through jealousy issues and, in turn, cultivate a happy, healthy relationship. First, two...

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Find financial and personal fulfillment in your job—here’s what you should consider in choosing a career to make for a happy, well-balanced life

Here’s what you need to know about watching Netflix and changing your streaming habits to improve your wellbeing

Drugs and alcohol can cause and feed troubling mental illnesses like anxiety by interacting with other chemicals in our body

Alcohol and drugs may be the easy “solution,” but they aren’t. Instead of using substances to cope, address your problem head-on and heal through feeling

What does addiction feel like? Here’s a clear picture of what it’s like to experience addiction, to go through withdrawal, and to work toward sobriety

Many individuals are wary to treat their mental illnesses with medication, but the benefits typically outweigh the costs

What’s the relationship between alcohol consumption and sleep deprivation?

Am I enabling my spouse’s drug addiction? Here’s what you can do to stop facilitating your partner’s dependence on drugs and start putting yourself first

In order to help someone going through addiction recovery, show that you care by engaging in meaningful conversations and know what not to say

Addiction is a disease, as well as a societal and medical issue that needs addressing. Here’s how you can stimulate healthy conversations about it

Many turn to drugs or alcohol for relief from conditions like depression and anxiety, but it’s ultimately a bad idea—here’s why

When the green-eyed monster strikes your relationship—here’s how you and your partner can address and work through jealousy issues

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