Mental Health

Dysthymia and Addiction

While most people have heard of depression, a lesser-known type of this mood disorder is called dysthymia. Dysthymia is a form of chronic, low-level depression…

Mood Disorders and Addiction

Mood disorders and addiction are often connected. It’s not always clear what comes first, but many times, people with a mood disorder may self-medicate, leading…

Can Depression Fuel Alcohol Addiction?

Why do we drink? Winding down after a long day of work, in social settings with friends and family, and during times of celebration. But…

The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse

It may not seem obvious why people struggling with eating disorders would develop an alcohol or drug addiction, but there may be a strong link…

Mind, Body, Soul: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

When you hear the word “holistic,” what do you think? You may associate it with an organic health food store or barefoot yogis chanting “OM”…

An Inside Look at Borderline Personality Disorder- Written by Our Clinical Staff

Personality, what is it?  How is it formed?  How we think, feel, and behave are characteristics of our personality and can account for the consistent…