What is a boundary? A boundary is a limit or line, real or imagined, that defines what is acceptable and unacceptable in a given...

Self-determination refers to the ability or power of a person or group to make their own decisions and choices, especially regarding their own future and governance, without external coercion or control.  Being able to be self-determine, you have to be able to choose what you want and need for yourself, being able to not feel influenced by other people in making your own decisions and to be the driver of your life and not be the passenger.  Being able to control your life and

Who knew that 5 years ago, we would live through something that changed the world. The week of March 11, 2020 will forever be part of...

No matter where you are in the work force, there’s always going to be struggles. It’s going to test your limits, and you have to be able...

When people ask me why I write about mental health and addiction, I tell them it’s because of Matthew Perry. He inspired me to learn more...

The holidays are stressful for everyone. There are a lot of things that need to be done like prepping for family that are coming from out...

Schizophrenia remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. Having a mental health condition isn’t easy. You...

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. It’s a combination of hallucinations,...

Even though they share a name, they are completely different. With bipolar 1, you are diagnosed when you experience a manic episode. When that happens, you will experience an extreme increase in energy and mood swings, including feeling extremely happy or uncomfortably irritable.  With bipolar 2, someone will experience hypomanic episodes. They will still have out of character behavior, but it’s not as extreme as bipolar 1. Keep in mind that bipolar 2 is not a milder form of

Kids are smart to understand that if they are struggling with mental health and anxiety, but they just don’t know how to express it. They...

Growing up in a house with people who don’t give you what you need in life can leave an impact on you. It can last a lifetime and in most...

ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and it can look a lot like Autism. When someone has on or the other, they can have...

There’s a lot that goes into playing sports, even if it’s just a hobby or if you’re a professional. Some people take the game seriously to the point where it becomes their whole life. One of the downsides of professional sports is the injuries that come along with playing. Depending on the sport, there’s a lot of physical contact. Football has a lot of head injuries due to tackling. Hockey as body checking. Baseball as arm injuries due to the constant throwing and hitting. Ov

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD in the military is very common. Originally, it was called Shell Shock. It was called that because...

School should be a safe space for kids. They should be able to go to school and know that they are supported and cared for, but for some...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD can come in many forms, and it can go on for years without you knowing that you have it. Sometimes...

It’s hard to break habits and routine, especially when you’ve been doing them for so long, but there comes a time when you need to figure...

It’s okay to say that your struggling, it’s okay to admit that you need help. The more open you are in working on your mental health, the...

The 27 Club consists of actors and musicians who passed away at the age of 27. The cause of death either was from an overdose, accident or under mysterious circumstances. Some of the members of the club are well known, some others are people who may have had a couple of hits or a short lived career and just got to ahead themselves and lived like they were a HUGE deal in the industry. If I’m being honest, I haven’t heard about some of the people and I’m like a music whisperer.

Recovery for drugs and alcohol is lifelong. There’s always a chance that you will relapse, there’s always a chance that something is...