In 2017, 20% of the homeless population reported to have mental health issues, 16% have chronic substance abuse, and more than 10,000 homeless people have AIDS/HIV. (1) People who are homeless have higher risks of contracting chronic illnesses compared to the general population. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, many homeless face heart […]
Read More →Psychotherapy is an alternative approach to treating mental disorders; instead of using medical means such as opioids and other prescription drugs, a patient visits a therapist on a routine basis for an allotted amount of time or even indefinitely depending on a patient’s needs. September 25th is National Psychotherapy day; this national holiday was created […]
Read More →Mental health needs just as much attention as physical health. A recent report released by the CDC reveals that suicide rates have dramatically increased across the U.S. since 1999. In 2016 data showed that the approximately 45,000 suicides occurred; this is more than double number of homicides that occurred that same year. Research has shown […]
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