- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Addiction is a disease that causes a lot of pain, not just for the person who is addicted, but also for the people who care about them. Friends, family, and...
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Families in Recovery
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
There is sometimes a tendency to expect people to just “get over” difficult experiences they had as a child. Unfortunately, these early struggles can have lifelong impact on people, unless...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It is a common misconception that children do not experience mental illness. In reality, late childhood and early adolescence are when many people first begin to experience mental health symptoms....
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If you know someone with a mental health concern, you may have noticed that they will sometimes stop taking their medication without their doctor’s knowledge. This can be very upsetting,...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When I was in my late teens into my mid-twenties, I would sometimes have nightmares that I was still living in one of my foster care placements. I would wake...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Of the many different types of traumatic events that a person can encounter, each one can impact the survivor in different ways. A combat veteran, a sexual assault survivor, and...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It can be difficult enough to decide to begin therapy in the first place, but then you need to decide which therapist to see. You may even need to meet...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Words people often use to describe their childhood memories of the holidays include joyful, nostalgic, and even magical. For children with mental health diagnoses, however, the holidays can be a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It just got much easier to get help for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. On July 16, 2022, a national three-digit number rolled out that guides callers to support...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
While social media can provide us with a way to connect with other people and learn new information, it is important to remember that online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr,...
