Let’s say you’re a person with a mental health diagnosis—maybe it’s bipolar, or schizophrenia, or perhaps a personality disorder. There’s a good chance that your contact with mental health providers ...

Recovery is not a straight path. It shifts with life events, stress, access to care, and the support around you. Still, many ...

People living with serious mental illness face unique challenges, but they have the same desires and needs in life as everyone else. We must continue to work to bring attention to the importance of ...

Our society has weathered several addiction-related crises. From crack cocaine to Oxycontin to the current Fentanyl crisis, the United States is no stranger to the issues of addiction. As we grapple ...

Being physically sober is only half of the battle ...

A column I wrote in February 2023, focusing on the mental health of men, was distinctively different. I told the personal story of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, who had checked into Walter Reed National ...

The impact of an accident doesn’t necessarily end when the bruises fade or the bones heal. For many, the emotional aftermath lingers long after any physical pain subsides. Whether it’s a car crash, ...

Mental health recovery from COVID-like symptoms can take up to nine months, compared to three months for physical health recovery. Nearly 20% of patients report reduced health-related quality of life ...