If you work with youth or are a parent of an adolescent, you have likely heard about the new, Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why.” The popular series, based on a book with the same name, …

Recovery from alcohol and substance use is a long process, and the isolation of the winter months can be challenging. Now that Spring is here, and with the longer, sunny days, comes the outdoor activities, …

“Happy Hour” refers to the discounted drink prices some establishments provide to customers during the evening. Happy Hour usually begins at 5:00 – the end of the work day. Attending “Happy Hour” to relieve work-day …

A close friend is one of the most important figures in our lives. While families provide support and care, a close friend is usually someone our age who shares similar interests and knows the pressures …

Getting a good night’s sleep is the key to recharging our body and mind. Eight hours is the recommended time to fully rest, allowing the best version of ourselves to wake up with energy to …

Let’s face it. Getting into a healthy routine of exercising and staying active isn’t easy. If it were, you’d never find an open treadmill at your gym. Everyone would be there. It’s so much easier …

When we make a concerted effort to eat a healthier, more wholesome diet, we’re often doing so for a physical reason: to maintain or lose weight, or to minimize health risks. But what if doing …

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions on their own, but when combined with a substance use issue, can become even more serious. Research suggests that nearly half of individuals with an eating disorder are …

In a study comprised of nearly 2,500 individuals with an eating disorder, nearly 60% had an anxiety disorder. While it’s common to see a co-occurrence of eating disorders with depression and substance use, anxiety is …