Author Archives: JmaC

Nurturing Relationships through Recovery; Having a mental illness shouldn’t keep you from enjoying fulfilling relationships of all kinds, from close friendships to romantic relationships and even marriage. Mental illness is fairly common. In reality, there are many people with mental … Continue reading →

Be the Best Parent You Can Be; Mental health conditions can affect any person regardless of gender, age, health status and income, and that includes people who have or want to have children of their own. Parenting is both greatly … Continue reading →

If your community has been hit by a natural disaster, you’re probably trying to make sense of what happened and deal with the stress of the situation. These events create a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for those directly … Continue reading →

“FINDING A HOME” One of the biggest issues some people with mental illness face is the availability of housing. For many people, having a mental health condition has no impact on their housing. Most people can and do live independently … Continue reading →

What is Dual Diagnosis? A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem is said to have a dual diagnosis. To recover fully, the person needs treatment for both problems. How Common Is Dual Diagnosis? … Continue reading →