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Understanding Sleep Medications What Are Some Common Sleep Medications? There are several different types of sleeping medications that can have different side effects and can affect the brain and body in various ways, particularly when mixed with alcohol.  One type of sleep medication is prescription sleep medication, also known as Z-drugs. These are prescribed over […]

Coping with stress, trauma, mental health disorders, or a combination therein is difficult, and each person will have their own best coping strategies for navigating these difficult emotional needs. However, some coping methods can do more harm than good. Self-destructive behaviors, the use of drugs or alcohol, and more can all facilitate already prevalent feelings […]

Acknowledging the work of the armed forces and the sacrifices they make to provide for their country and communities is important. Recognizing how much military personnel give in the line of duty can be an important context for appreciating their service while on active duty and as a veteran. Armed Forces Day is a holiday […]

Stress is a universal experience, and there is no way to completely eliminate stress or its effects in daily life. However, for those living with mental health disorders, navigating stress and the additional challenges they present can be a challenge. While support and help are always available, for those living with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, […]

With the winter months can come many unique challenges, both for those overcoming addiction and mental health disorders and for those simply looking to continue living a healthy daily life. Feelings of isolation and the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are common across the winter season, making it easy to fall into unhealthy routines […]

Trauma affects the daily lives of anyone who has experienced it in any form. Whether a person has lived through abuse, physical or emotional injury, loss, or any other form of trauma, the impact of these experience on daily life is profound. However, one of the more often overlooked forms of trauma is vicarious trauma, […]