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For many Americans, the workplace is considered a second home; for those in higher-level positions, time at work may even surpass time spent at home. The average American spends approximately 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime – how can these hours affect one’s mental and physical health? An unfortunate yet common occurrence for manyRead More

One person shared their experience of living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and their struggle with this in the workplace. They shared their story on The Mighty; here is an excerpt from their story: “I might sit in my car for 20 minutes before I walk into the office, but at least I’m not bringingRead More

Alcohol affects a person physically, mentally, and emotionally and with excessive consumption, can cause early death. The brain controls the way a person thinks, feels, moves, and walks. When a person drinks alcohol, the brain’s neurotransmitters release dopamine, which gives him or her euphoric and pleasurable feelings. An individual with an alcohol addiction loses controlRead More

Binge eating disorder is having uncontrollable eating habits and you continue these habits despite the negative consequences it can bring to your body. It can mean eating quickly, eating when you are not hungry, eating until you feel uncomfortably bored, feel shame after eating, or feel the need to eat alone so no one canRead More

Drug and alcohol abuse causes a physical dependency and is harmful to a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Substance abuse can result in brain damage, liver failure, heart attack, overdose, and death. Using drugs while pregnant causes serious birth defects, developmental delays, and sudden death for the baby. Drug and alcohol use in pregnancyRead More

It’s no secret that regular exercise can have a positive impact on the body, but did you know it can also do wonders for your mental well-being? Burning calories, releasing endorphins, and building community are all aspects of team exercise. One of our favorite activities to benefit mental and physical health is an active sport,Read More

Veterans who sacrifice their lives to defend our country often come back home from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many veterans with PTSD go untreated and turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their condition. They often become dependent on or addicted to drugs and alcohol, which puts them at high risk ofRead More

Many people think that alcohol is a useful tool in escaping from your problems or feelings that you want to avoid. According to WebMD, a third of people who suffer from depression also have alcoholism. Alcoholism and depression must be treated together to ensure a successful recovery. It is a common misconception that alcohol willRead More

Addiction is any habit that you continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to you. People who are addicted to work have a compulsive need to work all the time. He or she feels compelled to work more hours than normal. Special events or dates with loved ones are canceled due to theRead More

Self-acceptance is about being aware of and accepting your personal strengths and flaws. Self-acceptance training puts you in a hypnotic trance state where you are less likely to experience criticism as well as negative evaluations that can interfere with your sensations, imagery, and thoughts. Self-acceptance training can be beneficial for anyone with pent up negativeRead More