Holistic postpartum depression counseling: Reclaim your joy by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Sep 22, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe and debilitating mood disorder that affects some women after childbirth. It typically emerges within the first few weeks to months following delivery, though it can develop up to a year postpartum. PPD is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and overwhelming fatigue that…
The importance of treatment for substance use disorder and contributing adverse life events by Katie Brenneman | Apr 21, 2022 | Alcohol & Drugs, Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics According to a 2022 report from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly 10 million people over the age of 18 in the United States have substance use disorder (SUD). That’s almost 4% of the entire population. Yet, despite the prevalence of addiction, a profound stigma surrounding addiction persists,…