What Is Hoarding Disorder
Do you have hoarding disorder? You may think others are messy, but what about your own tendencies to collect and save? When does the pleasure of getting and keeping become unmanageable? Do you know people who are messy or keep all their clothes from second grade on? That’s not hoarding. How about the people who […]
Stress Busters When You Can’t Speak Up
Need some stress busters for not being heard, or not being able to tell the truth right now? I sure do. If you’re feeling Pandemic or political stress, you’re not alone. Families are divided on so many important ideas and points of view. It’s stressful when you can’t talk, express yourself, or explore issues. This […]
What Is Gambling Addiction?
Gambling addiction is when the lure of the bet is all someone can think about. Gambling is defined as any risk of losing money or belongings, and when winning or losing is decided mostly by chance. Gambling is a $4 billion dollar industry in the US, and its growth is likely to continue. There are […]
Teen Bullying Affects Impressionable Brains
Teen bullying results in more than psychological effects Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffer from mental illness. This is the conclusion of a study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry which is published by Springer Nature. […]
Teens At Risk For Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is real. We know because we have experienced it. You may not believe that marijuana is addictive, but it is especially for our youth and therefore, very important for you to know more about. Statistics from research reveal that about 9% of all users become dependent on marijuana. This number increases among youth […]
What Is Bulimia/Anorexia
Often called Food Disorders, eating too much or not enough as in Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and Binge Eating are often difficult to detect and to understand. Eating is part of everyday life and necessary to provide the nourishment for good health. The rituals of eating are essential to social and family life. In addiction, […]