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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.

Nervous Breakdown vs. Panic Attack

Because of their similarities, people sometimes confuse nervous breakdowns with panic attacks. Nonetheless, these are two separate mental health crises with symptoms that overlap. Recognizing various symptoms can help differentiate...

Life After a Nervous Breakdown

Many individuals experience a mental or nervous breakdown at some point in their lives. Despite these hurdles, many of us gradually learn to pick ourselves up and reclaim our lives....

Dealing With a Mental Breakdown at Work

Your workplace can be enjoyable, rewarding, challenging, or satisfying. However, it can also be a source of stress or anxiety, resulting in a mental breakdown or other underlying mental health disorders....

How to Take a Mental Break

It’s no secret that most people hesitate to take time off to address their mental health needs and concerns. Whether you’re sick, overworked, or overwhelmed, sometimes you just need to...

How Long Does a Nervous Breakdown Last?

A nervous breakdown, also known as a mental breakdown, is a mental health crisis instead of a mental health diagnosis, but it can be just as terrifying. You may endure...

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...