The Connection Between Substance Use and Mental Health Mental and substance use problems are common and can affect people from all walks of life. Sometimes substance use occurs as a result of a mental illness, …

Teenagers and Alcohol: Think Before You Drink Does it ever feel like everyone at school is drinking? While it can often seem this way, the reality is the vast majority of teens are choosing to …

Exercise in Teens to Fight Depression Many teens will struggle with depression before reaching adulthood. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms …

Friendships throughout the teenage years are a crucial part of our health and happiness. Sometimes our friends need our support, and other times we’re on the receiving end. Nurturing friendships through communication, respect, and empathy …

A Man’s Perspective on An Eating Disorder During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 21 – February 27), Screening for Mental Health works with partners across the country to highlight screening as an effective method …

Teaching Families That Integration (Not Eradication) Leads to Recovery Having worked at Monte Nido for 16 years, I have certainly earned the privilege of not working weekends, but my passion for all things family keeps …

What to Do if Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder You had your suspicions and your worries. You had become concerned about your loved one’s eating habits, appearance, and apparent decline in health. Thankfully, …

How to Talk to Someone with an Eating Disorder This blog post comes from Bonnie Brennan, senior Clinical Director at Eating Recovery Center in Denver. She discusses how it may be difficult to know what …

Redefining Eating Disorders as a “Human” Issue While eating disorders are typically thought of as a female disease, statistics show otherwise. In fact, 25-40% of those with eating disorders are male. It is critical to …