Personality disorders are common, but are often kept a secret or ignored by loved ones and family members because addressing them causes conflict. Who wants to be yelled at when you make suggestions? People with […]

Eczema is an umbrella term for several non-contagious skin conditions that cause dry, itchy skin that may be prone to infection. It’s believed that the condition is caused by an overactive immune response to e […]

Child therapy could be the most important thing you do to help your child or teen during the Covid pandemic, and it’s not difficult to find a child therapist. Why do you need one? Have you had as tough a year as […]

If you have therapy questions, you are not alone. Getting treatment is more common now than ever before, but people are confused about where to turn and how much they really need it. Get your therapy questions […]

You many wonder what exactly is Crohn’s Disease and why fatigue is part of the illness. Many people with the two primary types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, e […]

You need a psychiatrist like you need a hold in your head. Have you ever heard anyone say that? It certainly puts you off, doesn’t it? That kind of thinking prevents thousands of people from getting the help they […]

Dry January is a movement that was growing, along with the concept of sober curious, before the Coronavirus changed everything in 2020. Sober curious bars were popping up in major cities, and zero proof drinks […]

Are you afraid of the term psychiatry? Do you wonder if you are ready for the loony bin if you need to seek help? And what kind of help might you need if you’re feeling depressed, are constantly angry, or you’re […]

The opioid crisis has continued to rage during the Covid Epidemic. What does a Biden/Harris win mean for the future of addiction treatment and the opioid crisis? An addiction professional breaks down the case for […]

Yes, worry does hijack your brain. And in times like these, we are all at risk for obsessing to the point of paralysis. Worry takes over like a monkey in your brain. It keeps you occupied with thoughts that cause […]

Online therapy is help at a distance and more people are turning to it for relief

Online therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years, and the mental health consequences of Corona Virus has only […]

What is an anxiety disorder? How many things are you afraid of? We know a lot about anxiety, and who doesn’t these days with Covid 19, isolation from loved ones, lost jobs, financial woes, homeschooling, […]

OCD Definition

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is a mental disorder that causes sufferers to have repetitive thoughts or ‘obsessions.’ These obsessions cause anxiety, leading them to compulsively rep […]

Sadly, in these times we need to be vigilant about the suicide warning signs in the people we care about

If you or someone you care about has felt suicidal, then it’s imperative to know and recognize the […]

From Start Standing. Though yoga is an ancient practice, modern science is now backing up what yogis have known for years, that yoga is great for posture and spinal alignment (though there are many other […]

Ever heard the phrase, “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen?” It’s true and people say it for a reason. We can’t control what other people do so we have to prepare ourselves for anything. Disappoint is […]

Self care ideas for children include dos and don’ts for conversations, activities and easing fears during isolation

Self care ideas for children in isolation are just as important as self care tips for adults […]

Note from the editor: At Reach Out Recovery, we believe animals, and the occasional God Dog, play an important role in recovery. For many people in recovery, pets are the first ones to show them unconditional […]

How does exercise heal grief

What helps when you are grieving? Kelly McDyre who helps families cope with the death of a child, shares her experience of how exercise heals.

Dealing with grief is a process […]

Passive aggression is a sneaky way to hide outright war. Every war, bar brawl or playground smackdown ever fought has resulted from our habit of lashing out first and talking it through only later. But if […]