One of the few people to be directly mentioned in the primary text of the 12-Step program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was William James. James, who is often considered one of…
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The history of treating mental health is a rather sordid and disturbing one. For example, less than 100 years ago, it was considered reasonable to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD)…
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There is a basic human desire to have a comfortable place where we can go and feel safe, which makes sense. Going back to our ancestors, they needed a space…
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The term “mental health” has certainly become more prominent in today's public discourse. However, for many, this term is either misunderstood, misused, or even used to misinform others. The “recklessness”…
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In today's ever-connected and always-visible world, physical appearance and health have become a sort of social commodity. Online, there is a constant focus on physical fitness, fashion trends, and new…
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It is not uncommon to confuse bipolar and borderline personality disorder (BPD) as the disorders can present themselves in similar ways, such as experiencing extreme highs and extreme lows. However,…
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “An estimated 2.8% of U.S. adults had bipolar disorder in the past year,” and “an estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar…
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There's no reason to sugarcoat it; bipolar disorder can be devastating, life-threatening, and even deadly. According to the peer-reviewed journal, Psychiatry (Edgemont), “Bipolar disorder is also associated with significant mortality…
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In many 12-Step programs, they refer to alcohol and substance abuse disorder (SUD) as a “family disease.” However, these are not the only disorders that should be considered so. Mental…
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