

3 DAYS IN HELL...A Weekend Without Meds
So Last week I went into my local chemist to pick up my anti-depressants, apparently my prescription wasn't ready and I had to wait a few...


How substance abuse risks decrease when teens have natural highs
Did you know how substance abuse risks decrease when teens have natural highs? Kids face a whole lot of stress and angst when it comes to...


How important our view on Mental Health is for our kids
Did you know that how we, as parents, view mental health is an important factor in our kids wellness? Our opinion on the validity of...


Think before you dress up for Halloween
When I started AMHA, the goal has always been to raise awareness and address the many causes of stigmas which continue to make life very...


Time to take Time
These past few months or so I've realised that whilst this crazy journey called life is progressing at 100 miles per hour, it is...


I Thought I Had More Time
I knew I wouldn’t have much. But I just thought I’d have more. I’m probably making zero sense but in all honesty my life doesn’t make...


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...


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...