

ADD and ADHD meds: Abused and Misused
From the time we can walk there are blaring messages of being DRUG FREE and signing contracts to JUST SAY NO before you even know what a...


Okay let’s be completely honest here. No beating around the bush. No holds barred. Pure honesty!
My name is Louise, I am 20 years old and I hate butter on my sandwiches. You have no idea. Seriously. I can eat bread and butter just...


Neurodiversity And Me
I have Autism, a mental condition characterised by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people. I was...


Everything's Different
I have had Anxiety and Depression since the age of five. I remember feeling really bad about myself and thinking that I wanted to die. I...


One Day: Dealing With Depression
Putting pen to paper has allowed me to feel more in control of things, and music has always been a release for me. It’s helped me cope durin


Opiates: A Crippling Addiction
In the nineties the drug war was on and in full force. There were countless commercials, posters and text books depicting the face of an...


Prescription Pill Abuse: An Epidemic
Leftovers are cleared out and we have started to switch gears as we head into the holiday season. As November comes to a close and...


Anxiety: Know The Signs, Symptoms And Strategies
Anxiety is the state of feeling uncomfortable, nervous or overwhelmed due to a situation or circumstance. For those who do not suffer...


The Impact Of Trauma On Teens And How To Address It
Trauma is a scary uncomfortable word. No one wants to wrap their head around the thought of someone they care about being traumatized....


PTSD: Under Diagnosed Form of Anxiety Impacting All Age Groups
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a form of anxiety that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals. Often, what it looks like...