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The Science of Addiction, Understanding Substance Use Disorders Addiction can often be talked about as a matter of choice or willpower, but what happens when substance use begins to change…
Some people who appear to “have it all together” may be carrying the heaviest burdens. Adults are often expected to keep moving forward, working, parenting, caregiving, and supporting those around…
Young adulthood is often portrayed as a time of endless possibilities: finding your place, building a career, gaining independence, and discovering who you are. Beneath those milestones, many young adults…
“I’m Fine” is a phrase many teens use every day, but it doesn’t always reflect how they’re truly feeling. Behind the words can be anxiety, depression, self-harm, thoughts of suicide,…
Young children building emotional foundations may not have the words to say, “I’m struggling,” but they still communicate stress, fear, overwhelm, and emotional disregulation through their behavior. In early childhood,…
Some conversations can feel uncomfortable. Talking about emotional pain, self-harm, or feelings of hopelessness isn’t always easy, which is why these topics are often avoided. But when we stay silent,…
It starts with sleepless nights and full calendars. Then it becomes caregiving, career demands, health changes, and learning how to navigate loss. Adulthood feels like a time when you’re supposed…
In Season One, Episode Four of Let’s Talk About It With OhioGuidestone, the conversation focuses on the realities of starting out and the mental health challenges that can come with…