Rethinking Prevention: Why Mental Wellness is the Key to Preventing Substance Misuse

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, a time for a national conversation about one of our most pressing public health crises. For decades, the prevention message was simple: “Just Say No.” While well-intentioned, we now understand that this approach is profoundly inadequate because it fails to address a fundamental question: Why do people turn […]

ADHD Awareness Month: More Than a Distraction

October is ADHD Awareness Month, an essential time to move the conversation beyond outdated stereotypes and into the complex reality of what it means to live with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as an adult. For too long, ADHD has been minimized as a childhood issue of boundless energy or a simple inability to focus. The truth is […]

Back-to-School in Lantana: How Managing Your Own Stress Can Be the Greatest Gift to Your Child

The late August sun is still high over Lantana Municipal Beach, its familiar warmth a staple of South Florida life. But for many local parents, the changing season brings a different kind of heat. It’s the pressure of back-to-school—a time of new backpacks and fresh schedules that often masks a deeper current of anxiety that […]

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How to Get Someone Admitted into a Mental Hospital

It’s hard to watch someone you love struggle with a mental disorder, especially when they won’t seek help. But in some cases, a psychiatric hospital may truly be the safest place for them to get medical treatment and stabilize. Getting the help they need may mean admitting them to a treatment facility yourself. Learn how […]

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How to Get Someone Into Mental Health Treatment

Watching someone you care about struggle with their mental health can be heartbreaking. You might feel stuck, unsure what to do next, or even afraid they’ll get worse without help. Fortunately, there are ways to get someone the support they need, even if they’re not ready to ask for it. From knowing your options to […]

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Why Is Mental Health Awareness Month Important?

Mental Health Awareness Month is key for understanding and treatment of mental health issues. It reminds us of the challenges many people still face but also highlights progress made in destigmatizing mental health conditions. Celebrated every May, Mental Health Awareness Month encourages community involvement, education, and the supportive environments needed to create open discussions about […]

How to Not Feel Lonely on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day isn’t always roses, hearts, and happiness — especially if you’re dealing with mental health issues or in recovery. Seeing the world celebrate love can be isolating when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or past trauma. Holidays like this can bring up painful memories, resurface old wounds, or make existing struggles feel heavier. […]

5 Surprising Mental Health Benefits for Dry January

Dry January is an opportunity for adults to evaluate their relationship to alcohol consumption and decide if they want to make long-term changes to their drinking habits. In 2023, about 43% of adults in the U.S. said they wanted to complete the 31-day challenge. Dry January started in the UK in 2013, and since then […]

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8 New Year’s Resolutions to Help with Mental Health Recovery

The holiday season can be tough on your mental health. Stress, family gatherings, and the end-of-year rush can leave you feeling drained or even trigger a relapse in your recovery journey. But with the new year comes a fresh start and the opportunity to set achievable goals that support your mental health recovery. While New […]

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