How Anxiety Is Affecting Atlanta Communities Anxiety is becoming one of the most common mental-health challenges affecting people across Atlanta, and its impact is showing up in homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods throughout the city. While anxiety is a normal human emotion, constant or overwhelming [...]
Trauma Recovery Services Growing in Atlanta Atlanta is experiencing a powerful shift when it comes to mental health: trauma recovery services are growing, expanding, and becoming more accessible than ever before. This matters because trauma is more common than people think. It can come from [...]
For many veterans living in Atlanta, the battles don’t end when they return home. After the uniform comes off, a new fight begins—one against invisible wounds like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. These challenges often walk hand in hand, creating a cycle that [...]
A Tragic Loss: Reflecting on the Death of Doug Martin and the Weight of Mental Health, CTE and Substance Struggles When former NFL star Doug Martin passed away at the age of 36, the shock was immediate—not only for the sports world, but for everyone [...]
PTSD and Substance Abuse Among Veterans in Atlanta Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse are two battles that often overlap—especially among military veterans. In Atlanta, a city home to a large and proud veteran population, the intersection of these struggles paints a complex picture [...]
Finding Local Support Groups in Atlanta for Addiction Recovery If you or someone you love is working to overcome substance use in Atlanta, you don’t have to do it alone. The city is full of support groups that meet every day—some on church campuses, some [...]
How PTSD and Addiction Overlap Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and addiction are two conditions that often walk hand-in-hand. On their own, each can be overwhelming and disruptive, but when they overlap, they create a cycle that can feel nearly impossible to escape. Understanding why PTSD [...]
The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Anxiety We’ve all felt anxious before—racing thoughts, a pounding heart, a sense of impending doom. But for some, anxiety doesn’t come and go. It lingers. It becomes chronic. And often, it’s rooted in something deeper: trauma. What Is Trauma? [...]
The connection between substance abuse and trauma has finally entered the public consciousness in a way that seems to ensure it will no longer be glossed over, overlooked, or forgotten. This is a significantly good thing, highlighting a positive shift in public understanding. That said, [...]
Stress is part of everyday life. Over time, you try to build coping skills, but sometimes circumstances become too hard. It might be because of emotional pain tied to a specific event -- something so enormous that it turns your life upside down. When this [...]
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