What if the problem isn’t our children—but how we’re raising them? Nicole Runyon challenges modern parenting and mental health systems, arguing that connection—not diagnosis—is the foundation of healing.

What if addiction treatment didn’t start with abstinence? Dr. Andrew Tatarsky presents a model that meets people where they are, focusing on engagement, collaboration, and gradual change. This approach increases retention and creates real-world progress.

Psychedelic therapy is gaining momentum in modern mental health care—but the story isn’t simple. Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II, licensed counselor, explores both the promise and the complexity of this emerging field. Substances once dismissed are now being fast-tracked for conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction.

Robert Kent, Esq., writes that in trying to fix the opioid crisis with policy changes, we may have created a second one.

Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II's, firsthand recovery experience reveals the complex role of RX medication in his treatment plan.

Explore the complexities of mania and mood disorders with insights from Dr. Lauren Grawert. Discover why mania requires more than lifestyle changes.

Polysubstance use is now the reality for many people in addiction, but most recovery models haven’t caught up.

Robert Kent reports how telehealth changed everything—yet systems lag behind.

Therapist Joshua Bennett-Johnson gives a critical breakdown of xylazine’s rise in the drug supply, its deadly interaction with fentanyl, and why traditional overdose response is no longer enough. Essential reading for clinicians and communities.

Suicidality is not just a symptom to monitor - it is a distinct clinical condition that requires direct, theory-based treatment. A clinical psychologist, Pia Khandekar's article helps clinicians move beyond checklists toward more grounded interventions.

Failure in therapy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing it wrong. In fact, it often indicates that you’re putting in the effort. Rannon Arch, the Director of Co-Occurring Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, reframes failed moments as valuable information and offers guidance on how to learn from them.

Difficult people do not cause relapse - but they can create the emotional state that makes escape feel tempting. John Makohen, CASC, RCP, gives readers a clear, practical plan to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect recovery in real-world situations.