Schools, teachers, parents, legislators, researchers, and members of the larger community often view academics as definitive of student success, however, a child’s mental health is a topic that isn’t often discussed which can have a …

What Recovery Means and How You Can Sustain It A 2012 survey released by the the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) revealed that …

The Connection Between Sexual Assault and Substance Abuse Each year there are approximately 293,000 victims of sexual assault. The United States Department of Justice defines sexual assault as any type of sexual contact or behavior …

How to Tell if Your Drinking Has Become a Problem In the United States, much of our culture centers around drinking. Happy hours, work parties, holiday celebrations and football games are just a few of …

Many Americans are afraid of aging. While some cultures revere their aging population for their experience and wisdom, in America the story is far different. We’re bombarded with messages that say, younger is more beautiful, …

Promoting Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Did you know that the most common complication of pregnancy and postpartum is an emotional one? Did you know that only 17% of women who are diagnosed with …

In the past two decades, college counseling centers have seen an alarming increase in the number of students seeking help for serious mental health problems. The number of counseling center clients with severe psychological problems …

Alcohol: An Important Component of Suicidal Behavior In 2013, over 41,000 lives were lost to suicide in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The rate of suicides, which is defined …

Depression May Present Differently with Teens We often hear about how adults are impacted by depression, but there is a growing concern about the high number of youth reporting signs and symptoms. According to data …