During these fearful times, one can’t help but worry about what’s going to happen next. When it feels like the world has turned upside down, the uncertain future can produce fear and anxiety, even in people who have not struggled with it in the past. Stan Popovich offers a list of techniques and suggestions on how to deal with this fear of the unknown.
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The truth is that grief has and is touching us all, especially in our current moment. We are allowed to grieve the time we’ve lost to COVID-19 and recognize the monumental loss of life we are facing. Chances are you or someone you know has lost someone to this virus. We don’t get to hold funerals for them…
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This historic moment for the U.S. has, in part, been paved by the hard work of Oregon's network of #peers like those at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon! Hopefully, this is only the beginning for Oregon's government and health care system caring for drug users and those in recovery in the ways they need and deserve.
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While at home from the pandemic, finding a small amount of time in the day to practice art, whether it’s through writing, painting, drawing, etc can provide an outlet for expressing your emotions while creating something beautiful. The therapeutic effects of art-making shows how creative expression is a safe, fun way to experiment and find meaning in your life.
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Here’s our shortlist of the best teas to try to relieve symptoms of everything from depression and anxiety to insomnia and chronic fatigue! Read on to learn how you can use the simple ritual of tea drinking to ground yourself throughout the day.
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On the dark streets of a college town, two teenagers hoisted a rock and ended a man’s life. His loved ones want to know when we’ll finally value the lives of homeless people.
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Everyone will experience some degree of mental health fallout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a national grassroots movement designed to create awareness and education for the public about the dangers of alcohol, as well as what alcohol use disorder is, its causes and effects, and effective treatment for it. It also aims to help reduce the stigma and provide information about recovery.
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Building meaningful relationships in recovery, where we feel empathy and connection, is perhaps one of the most vital aspects to sustaining long-term recovery. Nothing can replace that community of people.
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In several countries, it has been used for centuries for medicinal and recreational purposes. Some people use kratom to assist the withdrawal symptoms and cravings caused by opioids.
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Whether you are suffering with depression, seasonal affective disorder, or just the blues, there are some natural ways to boost your mood.
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Language affects access to quality treatment and negatively impacts medical professionals’ perception of people suffering with this serious medical condition. Changing the way that we refer to people with substance use disorder is crucial if we want to get people the help they deserve.
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Meth is one of the most deadly illicit drugs. In Portland, it is the leading cause of drug-related deaths. 78 percent of Oregonians know someone that is suffering with addiction, and Oregon ranked last in the country in providing mental health and addiction treatment services.
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If you experience any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, you may be suffering with depression and it is time to seek medical attention.
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Setting boundaries can feel challenging at first. We can feel frightened about how the other person might respond, or we can worry that we are no longer caring for the other person. But if we want to truly care for ourselves, boundaries are paramount.
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There are a number of options available to reduce harm in drug use that may include medication-assisted recovery (pharmacotherapy), moderation management, or other pathways of recovery.
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Olivia Penelle discusses three main pathways to recovery, including clinical, non-clinical, and self-managed pathways.
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Program officials at GAO interviewed in selected states generally cited six leading practices for certifying that peer support specialists have a basic set of competencies and have demonstrated the ability to support others.
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