Health Literacy as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand,…
Entering into recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a courageous and life-changing decision. However, the toxins from drugs and alcohol can disrupt the chemical…
National Men’s Health Week is observed the week leading up to Father’s Day each year. Typically, attention is paid to habits men can take to…
National Say Something Nice Day is an unofficial holiday first celebrated in 2006, the message of which is positivity can go a long way in…
May is widely recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, with many individual days being given their own observances and addressing a variety of subjects. In…
This week is recognized worldwide as National Alcohol and Drug-Related Birth Defects Week, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. Prenatal…
It’s no secret that mental health matters can sometimes lead to substance abuse disorders. This occurs when someone turns to substances to cope with his…
Recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been some discussion of health literacy and how that may be impacting the world’s ability to get through…
This Thursday, April 16, is National Stress Awareness Day. Every person, young, old, or somewhere in between, has experienced some level of stress. Though stress…
Mental health has had a long history of being stigmatized. But what exactly is stigma? What does it mean to be stigmatized? According to the…