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I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?

General Health Mental Health

šŸ’šŸ½ If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…

Do I have OCD?

Mental Health

Help! The pandemic has me worrying about germs šŸ§«ā€¦do I have OCD? šŸ¤” Not necessarily. OCD can include worries about germs, but can be a LOT more than that. Let’s talk a little bit more about OCD to understand why. OCD is a chronic mental health condition with typical symptoms including frequent and unwanted thoughts Read more…

What is an anxiety disorder?

Mental Health

😟 Anxiety is a general term that can describe stress, worries, and specific fears. We often think of anxiety about school, work, or new situations. All of us have anxiety sometimes. And a little bit of it isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes it pushes us to do new things or to get things done. But Read more…

What is depression anyways?

Mental Health

šŸ’§ Depression is a medical illness, influenced by genes 🧬 , šŸ˜ž stressors in our lives, and the šŸ” environment around us. It is influenced by biological, social, and psychological factors. There is no one cause for depression. Depression can affect any person, regardless of age or social status. Some people are more likely to Read more…