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Futures publishes content to provide perspectives on issues related to addiction and mental health. Topics generally include commentary on addiction research and studies, explanation of psychotherapies and treatment approaches, useful information for people in recovery and their loved ones, and other content of interest to people interested in maintaining good mental and physical health.

Common Signs of Addiction and When to Seek Help

Individuals with a pattern of consistent drug use can struggle to realize the difference between casual use and substance use disorder. Even those that don’t struggle with drug abuse can...

What to Do If Someone Is Having a Mental Breakdown?

What would you do if someone you know was having a mental breakdown? Do you know how to help them? There are multiple ways to assist a friend, family member,...

Mental Breakdowns: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatments

More and more of us are on the point of a mental breakdown thanks to work stress, parental expectations, and other modern stresses. Anxiety and stress are normal human experiences...

Psychotic Break vs. Nervous Breakdown

Nearly everyone is familiar with the term “nervous breakdown.” It’s a term commonly used by people to describe challenging situations in life with which they cannot cope. In contrast, a...

Online Mental Health Counseling

If the idea of receiving treatment on your own time and in the comfort of your own home appeals to you, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological...

Mental Health Treatment

Many people with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), find strength and long-term wellness through pharmacological therapy or individual and...

Mental Health Group Therapy Activities for Adults

Our mental health is an essential component of our life. Our psychological, emotional, and social well-being all contribute to our mental health. It influences how we think, feel, and behave....

Mental Health Counselor vs. Psychologist

Counselors and psychologists play a significant role in treating mental health disorders. While both healthcare practitioners are dedicated to helping people stay healthy mentally and emotionally, they tend to differ...

Mental Health Counseling Services

May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. It is a month dedicated to helping people realize that our psychological health is an important...