Despite concerted efforts to stem the tide of prescription drug abuse it is a problem which continues to plague our nation’s young people. The sheer numbers of prescription painkillers, stimulants…
The proliferation of prescription drugs has infiltrated mainstream culture and created drug abuse problems in segments of the population where it is often least expected. Adolescents, moms and senior citizens…
When you imagine a person battling problems such as depression, anxiety or uncontrolled anger do you picture a grown person? Mental illness does not only affect adults. Mental illness affects…
You can tell by the store display racks of notebooks, pencils, rulers and backpacks that another school year is upon us. There is a flurry of preparation in the weeks…
Just as any physical illness is best treated at its early stages, depression is also best treated in its early stages. The death of Robin Williams led many to feel…
Most children approach a new school year with a combination of eagerness and anxiety. For the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the anxiety can sometimes overpower the anticipation….
Many adolescents worry about making friends and fitting in. Peer acceptance is important during middle school and high school especially. But for 13 percent of kids, that worry is profound…
If you are a parent who has an adolescent entering their freshman year of college this fall, it may seem like the chapter of childhood flew by all too quickly….
Addiction takes a toll on several fronts. It usually takes a physical toll on the person who uses. It often takes a monetary toll on the person and even the…
Depression is one of the most common mental health illness diagnoses, affecting nearly one in 10 adult Americans. Sometimes depression is mild but persistent. This is known as dysthymia. Other…