Quitting smoking is hard for anyone. If you're also dealing with a mental health diagnosis, it can feel even tougher. But here's the good news: quitting is possible!

Our minds can play awful tricks on us. Just because your mind is telling you that you are a “fraud,” “failure,” or “unworthy” does not make it true.

Substance use disorder is a pattern of substance use that leads to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. 

It's easy to get caught up in trying to "fix" problems for someone in recovery, but true support lies in helping them help themselves.

Opioid-use disorder is a life-threatening condition that has become all too familiar in the United States over the past two decades.

If you think someone is considering suicide, it’s OK to ask them, but how will you know?

Whether it’s relational, romantic, or work-related, rejection hurts.

The symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate in usual, everyday activities, but effective treatments are available, allowing many people to maintain their independence and personal relationships. 

Sometimes, people, because of their medical situation, are not able to understand the need or importance of medical attention.

When your doctor prescribes a medication, following the instructions carefully gives you the best benefit and avoids additional health problems.

Gambling disorder is a mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of their background.

Do you have a friend or loved one coping with a mental health diagnosis? With one in four Americans diagnosed with a mental illness, the answer is probably ‘yes’.

One in five adults in the United States is diagnosed with anxiety disorders that have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening.

Mindfulness is a great way to get out of your thoughts, worries, and incessant planning for the future and ground you to the here and now.

If you are hosting an event that will include fireworks, here are some ways to support your guests who may be impacted by them. 

If anxiety frequently causes problems in everyday life, at school, at work, or with friends and family, it could be a panic disorder. 

Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is the universal feeling of unease that you experience when a situation is challenging and has an uncertain outcome – when you don’t know what is going to happen.

Finding a therapist who understands you is important. A big part of feeling understood means finding someone familiar with your culture.

Emotional ups and downs are a challenge for anyone, but when bipolar disorder causes mood swings to interfere with everyday life and responsibilities, something needs to be done.

You can explore resources for veterans of all ages on our Bowen Health Blog.