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Substance abuse is often confused with addiction and generally mired in misinformation. Learn the truth behind some of these myths.

The National Counseling Exam is a multiple-choice test that you must pass to become a certified counselor. Learn how to study for this test.

Are you the sort of person who chose a different path in life and wanted to learn more about helping people?

There are at least 40 million adults in the United States aged 18 and above, who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, making it the most common mental illness.

The American Academy of Professional Coders provides training and certification and conducts a CPC exam which is one of the most distinguished medical coding certificates for healthcare professionals.

So, you’ve decided to pursue counseling as a profession. Welcome aboard! It’s going to be a long journey, but trust us, it’ll be worth it.

When the word “millennials” comes up, most of us think of negative stereotypes and personality traits. “Millennials are hypersensitive”. “Millennials act entitled”. “Millennials can be egocentric”. You know what else millennials tend to be? Deeply unhappy and anxious. Here is why.

Clinical depression is a mental illness that affects more than just the mind. It also affects the body, influences your thoughts, and shapes the way you view and feel about things. As one of the most common mental health disorders, clinical depression can be low- or high-functioning, affecting individuals differently.

According to official statistics released by The American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers in the US are struggling with stress caused by the workplace. Time and again, studies have shown that the workplace is the primary cause of stress for people across the country.

Alcohol kills around 88,000 people every year in the U.S. About 130 Americans die every day from an opioids overdose. Lets take a look at counseling technique for substance abuse:

With the ever-changing care environment, mental health counselors and social workers need to provide quality care that’s uniquely tailored to each client’s needs. As a mental health professional, you need to assess, diagnose, and treat a multitude of conditions through compassion and care.

If you’ve been practicing as a social worker or mental health professional, you’ll know that no two cases are the same. The nuances of each situation and the specific needs of every client require a customized treatment plan that will ensure effective relief.

Do you often find yourself worrying about the wellbeing of others? Does your preoccupation with other peoples’ problems result in forgetting your own needs?

Improving patient self-management is one step in reducing drop-offs along the HIV care continuum. Self-management improves self-efficiency and fosters collaborative goal setting and decision making between patients and providers.

A healthy pregnancy ensures you and your baby enjoy optimal health and are safeguarded from various potential health concerns. While pregnancy comes with its fair share of complications—nausea, fatigue, swelling, and morning sickness—an additional substance use disorder can make it even more challenging.

As per the latest statistics, at least 30 million individuals struggle with some type of eating disorder in the US, irrespective of their age or gender.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) is a diagnostic tool that’s published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The latest version—published in May 2013—is the product of over a decade’s work, and includes several new features and enhancements that have made it even easier to use in clinical settings. It has also made

When you’re going through trying times, the solace you find in your closest friends and family can provide you the strength to carry on. Unfortunately, the struggle for acceptance for LGBTQ+ youth doesn’t just end with society at large; it’s an uphill battle some of them face in their homes every single day.

As the holiday season comes around, expectations for the quintessential “festive holiday season” continue to mount. Everywhere you look—in the news, movies, and on social media—there’s an undeniable pressure to experience the picture-perfect Christmas.