Some people who drink alcohol, use marijuana or other drugs, or misuse prescription or over-the-counter medicines may develop substance use disorder. This means that a person uses these substances even though it causes harm to themself or others. A person who has substance use disorder will have two or more of these symptoms: Using more […]
Is someone you love drinking too much? Dealing with a loved one’s alcohol abuse or alcoholism can be painful and challenging for the whole family, but there is help available. How alcohol abuse affects family and friends Alcohol abuse and addiction (also known as “alcohol use disorder”) doesn’t just affect the person drinking—it affects their […]
Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. It means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weakness well, and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism. On the other hand, […]
You can be kind to yourself by being mindful of negative self-talk, accepting that to err is human, and focusing on what lights you up. If you’ve ever downplayed an achievement or berated yourself for not doing better, you know that it can be hard to be good to yourself. For many people, self-compassion doesn’t come easy. […]
