Many people have turned to overeating to cope with stress at some point. But when the stress is chronic, sometimes the eating to cope is too. New post traumatic stress…
Reports reveal that nearly one-third of traffic accidents are directly related to alcohol use. If drug use were factored in, the percentage would bump up even higher. Here in Missouri,…
National Recovery Month is a month-long push toward greater community awareness on issues of behavioral health. Mental health is a key component in a person’s overall health. It is nearly…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that is perhaps best known as something which affects combat soldiers. In reality, anyone who goes through an emotionally traumatizing event can be…
There are many things in life which can cause stress. Some stressors are relatively small or short-lived: a test at school, a visit from your in-laws, a project deadline at…
The majority of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses are made among young boys still working their way through early elementary school. Yet, a pharmaceutical research firm reports an 85…
Depression and anxiety affect millions of Americans. Approximately one-tenth of our population struggles with depression. Chances are good that someone close to you is dealing with chronic depression or anxiety….
Hydrocodone combination products (HCP) have stirred up disagreement for many years on how tightly the government should regulate use of drugs which are not pure hydrocodone but which contain the…
Depression affects more people than any other mental health disorder. Research suggests that 16.6 percent of Americans will experience serious depression (referred to as major depressive disorder) at some period…
Most of us entering a new situation experience a certain degree of anxiety. It is the case for adults starting a new job or moving into a new town and…