The Need to Treat the Common Co-Occurrence of Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders In the United States, 30 million people will be impacted by an eating disorder. Research tells us that nearly 50% of …

Elizabeth’s Story By the time she had entered high school, Elizabeth had already been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. By her sophomore year she had been hospitalized, completed a treatment program and was seeing a therapist …

Studies show that we spend about 26 years of our life sleeping. There’s a good reason, too. Sleep is an integral part of overall health and well-being. Think about a specific day when you got …

Ever wonder why so many New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned just a few weeks after they were made? The prospect of setting a year’s worth of goals to improve yourself and your life can be …

Coping with Loss During the Holidays Are you counting down the days until the holidays are over? For those grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays can stir up a lot of uncomfortable …

The holiday season is filled with so much to enjoy. Shopping, parties, time with family, and an abundance of sweet treats are all part of the fun, but these traditions can also be sources of …

Give the Gift of Positive Mental Health The holiday season is a great reminder about the spirit of giving and helping to those in need. Whether you donate a toy to a child, volunteer at …

Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Creative Solution for College Counseling Centers Pet therapy programs at colleges and universities are emerging across the nation in an effort to meet the increasing mental health needs of college students. Counselors …