4 Misconceptions About Addiction and Substance Use
While the term addiction might conjure up stereotypical images of certain demographics or substances, addiction and substance use doesn’t discriminate against age, gender, or so…
Eating Disorders and Ethnicity
Have you ever thought about the relationship between eating disorders and ethnicity? In order to point out how stereotypes affect our understanding of eating disorders, Elaheh N…
Seniors and Addiction: The Silent Epidemic
Under-Diagnosed Addiction and Substance Use
When looking at who is affected by addiction, those age 65 and up are the group most often under-diagnosed. According to the Office o…
Eating Disorders, Substance Use, and Trauma
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), as many as 24 million Americans are affected by eating disorders. Some health experts …
Job-Seeking Veterans Fear PTSD Stigmas
According to a LiveCareer survey, almost 88% (87.7%) of current and former military members believe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other mental injuries of war affect …
PTSD, TBI, and Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’d like to share some interesting infographics about PTSD, TBI (traumatic brain injury), and veterans:
Veterans’ Faces Before, During, and After War
A powerful photo spread in Upworthy shows pictures of veterans’ faces before, during and after war. Click here to all of the incredible images.