Some theorists say being selfish is good thing because it is necessary in order to give back to others. We need to take care of ourselves, love ourselves, and nurture ourselves. Others, including your parents and most religions tell you that being selfish is bad and you need to put the needs of others before …

The diagnostic and statistical manual was established by some very smart people. Psychiatrists, psychologists and many other established professionals in the field of mental health worked for years analyzing symptoms to create definitions of disorders that could be categorized and used by all other mental health professionals as a guide for helping others. Whew! That …

Our perception of people on public assistance is not usually positive. It may frustrate you to go to the grocery store and watch someone on food stamps purchase more food than you with the money you earned from working. It’s frustrating that those on state Medicaid get more health benefits than you do when you …

You have finally reached your goal of getting your loved one into a treatment program. Whether that treatment program is an outpatient program, trauma program, or a aftercare program, you are excited they are finally getting the help they need. You may even find some time for yourself now that your loved one is in …

Nearly 8 percent of Americans experience trauma at some point in their lives. You may be one of them. Rape, physical attacks, and negative events that took place in childhood are among the top causes of trauma but those are just a few among a long list. The traumas you experience can hold you back …

When a celebrity speaks out about something–anything–people listen. Not because they are experts in the field but simply because they are celebrities. When kids see celebrities getting high, they think it is okay to get high. When kids see celebrities doing good for others, they get the idea it is okay for them to do …

  You are an entrepreneur. You seem to have it all. You work when you want to work, you choose where you want to work, answer to no one, and all of the money made goes into your own bank account. Why would you have mental health concerns? Well, for a lot of reasons and …

There are many ways your spouse can affect your mental health. Like when they forget your birthday, you get pissed. Or when they surprise you with flowers or your favorite meal on a random Wednesday, you get happy. Ok, so maybe it is shock, followed by happiness. Or when your spouse comes home with a …