Understanding Supportive Housing: A Path to Lasting Recovery in North Carolina
908 words|4.5 min read|When facing substance use or mental health challenges, safe and structured living is crucial to support the healing journey. Supportive housing—a model combining housing with [...]
Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Emotional Abuse: What You Need to Know
786 words|3.9 min read|Emotional abuse can be subtle yet deeply harmful, often leaving scars that are not immediately visible. Unlike physical abuse, which has tangible signs, emotional abuse [...]
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Mental Illness?
1016 words|5.1 min read|Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions worldwide, yet many people still wonder about its nature: is alcohol abuse a mental illness, or is it something [...]
What Does PTSD Look Like For Women?
971 words|4.9 min read|Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition both men and women face. It is triggered by an acutely stressful event or prolonged situation. [...]
Does Drug and Alcohol Abuse Cause Anxiety?
880 words|4.4 min read|Everyone experiences symptoms of stress and anxiety from time to time, but those with persistent, long lasting symptoms are often diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. [...]
Connecting Substance Use and Domestic Violence
811 words|4.1 min read|When it comes to mental health, it is not uncommon to see a mental health disorder manifest in conjunction with an experience of trauma. Addictions [...]
What Habits Improve Mental Health?
897 words|4.5 min read|We’re quick to take care of our physical health—like sucking on cough drops to ease a sore throat, stretching out tight muscles, or contacting the [...]