World Mental Health Day
For 2021, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It will be a day to focus on and raise awareness about mental…
Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance use disorders, many of them have mental health issues at the same time and don’t even realize it. In…
Getting Help with Co-Occurring Disorders
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from substance abuse disorder. Unfortunately, many of them experience mental issues and substance abuse disorders simultaneously. Until the 1990s, people with…
Alcoholism and Depression
Alcoholism and depression can occur at the same time. Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the function of the central nervous system. In some cases, people…
Depression and Alcoholism
Many people with mental health disorders develop co-occurring substance use disorders. In some cases, alcohol addiction can lead to the development of mental health disorders. No matter which comes first,…