Helping Your Loved One with Depression
As a close friend or family member of someone struggling with chronic depression, it can be difficult and frustrating to navigate such a sensitive and worrisome situation. You are likely to be concerned about their well-being, but unsure of how to help. While nothing can take the place of professional mental health treatment, there are […]
Treating Addiction as a Symptom of Trauma
Substance abuse and addiction are still widely misunderstood, both culturally and by many medical providers. Because of this misunderstanding, we have created a legal process and healthcare system that often punish those with addictions, exacerbating their already poor circumstances. Many people who find their way into a courtroom or a hospital due to substance abuse […]