When and How to Plan an Intervention
An estimated 40.4 million Americans struggle with drug or alcohol use disorder. One in 10 of us will struggle with a substance use disorder at some point in our lives. Chances are, you know one or more people fighting a silent or not-so-silent battle with drug or alcohol addiction. In fact, almost half of all […]
Setting Healthy Boundaries with an Addict
With 40.3 million Americans struggling with drug and alcohol use disorder, one in five Americans has an addict in their close friends or family. That puts nearly 20% of the population at risk of trauma, manipulation, and hurt simply from being around someone who’s struggling with a behavioral health disorder. Addiction changes people, it changes […]
6 Things to Say to a Loved One with Depression
If your loved one is struggling with depression, there’s not always a lot you can do. In fact, feeling helpless and unable to help them in a meaningful way can be one of the most challenging parts of living with someone with depression. The thing is, offering support can be more meaningful than you realize, […]
How to Care for Yourself When Your Significant Other Has a Mental Illness
If you’re in a relationship, your spouse’s mental health effects that. A mental illness can result in extra stress, extra chores, taking on that person’s responsibilities, or even dealing with emotional ups and downs. That remains true whether they’re struggling with depression, borderline, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. While most of us will initially take […]
