3 Perfect New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery
As 2020 winds down, many of us are looking forward to welcoming a brand-new year, with all the possibilities it might hold. It’s only natural to have high hopes for 2021, especially given all the challenges, unrest and uncertainties that characterized 2020. How do the most successful people set goals, and what are some beneficial […]
How to Prepare for Your First Sober Holiday Season
The holidays can cause excessive stress that doesn’t happen during the rest of the year. Pressure to prepare specialty foods and find the perfect gifts for all your family and friends can feel daunting. For many people, the holidays also offer an ideal excuse to overindulge in food and drinks – especially alcohol. If you’ve […]
4 Tips for Maximizing Your Teletherapy Sessions
Teletherapy has made counseling more accessible to people who lack private transportation, live in more remote areas or who have mobility issues. This option has also exploded in popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have proven that teletherapy can be equally as effective as in-person counseling, so if you’re considering this option, you can […]
Normalizing Self-Care for Men
Despite all the evidence suggesting the many benefits of self-care, there remains a persistent stigma that men who make time to look after their needs are somehow weak or selfish. This concept relates closely to the pervasive problem of toxic masculinity – the idea that men should strive to be hypercompetitive, aggressive and entirely self-sufficient. […]
The Safest Ways to Stay Fit During a Pandemic
The need for social distancing and the closure of many gyms due to the coronavirus pandemic have made it more challenging to stay fit. The steps we must take to curb the spread of the virus have curtailed many of our typical routines and limited our activities. For the past several months, you may have […]
How We Celebrate World Mental Health Day
Due to the prevalence of mental health concerns, odds are that you or someone you know will experience mental health challenges like depression, PTSD or substance abuse at some point. Despite this, you might struggle to picture a culture that encourages all people to prioritize and invest in their mental health. That’s one reason the […]
Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Ways to Stay Connected With Family and Friends
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our daily lives, and the resulting uncertainty has made 2020 a stressful year. While the CDC’s recommendations about maintaining social distancing, thorough handwashing and wearing face coverings are the best ways to save lives and flatten the curve, observing these new rules has limited our ability to gather with the […]
How to Simplify Your Life for Sustained Addiction Recovery
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate those who successfully overcome addictions. Though everyone’s experiences with substance use disorders differ, and people become addicted for different reasons, one common thread is that addiction can complicate a […]
Can Marijuana Use Increase Your Coronavirus Risk?
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise, we’re all wondering what we can do to keep ourselves and our communities safe and prevent the spread of illness. The Centers for Disease Control have issued several common-sense guidelines to avoid transmitting the virus, including frequent handwashing, observing social distancing and wearing a cloth […]