The various mental health benefits of decluttering apply to any area you spend time in—including your workspace. Whether it’s an office, a desk, or just a corner of your kitchen table, a clean workspace can make a significant difference in your mood. It can also help you stay more focused on the task at hand. …

With National Impaired Driving Prevention Month once again kickstarting this December, it’s extremely important to focus on drunk driving awareness, particularly during the holiday season. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month not only aims to bring more awareness to this pressing issue, but to help others implement holiday travel best practices. This way, people can gain …

Most of us are probably familiar with the concept of the “winter blues”. It’s a theory that when the colder months approach, the accompanying environmental changes can trigger very sudden mood responses. And, during the winter season, these sudden fluctuations can have a serious impact on mental health. Most people who experience these fluctuations chalk …

For those currently on the path to recovery for substance misuse, the necessity to continue their recovery during the holidays is something that should not be taken lightly. While the holiday season is certainly a time to enjoy with friends and family, many factors that go into celebrating can jeopardize the ability to recover. For …

The holiday season is quickly approaching. It can be a time for family, traditions, and celebrations but it can also be a time of increased stress. Expectations of ourselves and others can result in increased anxiety and feeling downright overwhelmed. During this holiday season, we can practice thankfulness or gratitude to alleviate some of the …

By Tyrone Best In recent times in my life, I have caught myself in a constant state of code-switching. What is code-switching you may ask? Well, it’s the way one person alternates their language, their speech, and their dialect depending on the situation and the people that they are around. This is very common with …

2021’s Addiction Treatment Week is set for October 18th through the 24th. National Addiction Treatment Week is an initiative that seeks to promote substance use disorder as a very real disease – while spreading awareness of the available evidence-based treatments. With an ultimate goal of reminding anyone who is struggling that recovery is possible, this …

It’s Mental Health Awareness Day, an annual awareness event dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of mental health — and celebrating all of the progress that we’ve made so far! As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Mental Health Awareness Day is held every year on October 10 and is an opportunity for …

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and I’d like to speak about that topic as it relates to a community that’s dear to me personally and professionally. We know that there is stigma around substance use disorder. However, did you know that stigma exists within the recovery community itself? People who are in recovery feel …

The path to substance use disorder recovery is never an easy one, and this journey can oftentimes produce many negative emotions, including confusion, shame, and guilt. But, it’s important to remember that no matter who is struggling with substance use disorder, the road to recovery looks different for everyone. Fortunately, multiple pathways to recovery are …