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What makes you happy? Spending time with your family and friends? Doing a great job at work? Traveling? Watching movies? Listening to music? Reading? Enjoying nature? Being happy is a choice and a way of life. Millions of words have been written about the benefits of having a positive outlook. Millions more about the benefits of self-improvement. Additional millions about the benefits of physical fitness and exercise. That’s a lot of words. But do you have a nagging feeling that there’s still something missing from your life? Something that would make you happier if you ever find out what it is? Something you haven’t been able to define, but are searching for? Maybe what you’re looking for is faith and spirituality. Oh no, you protest, I’m not religious. I don’t …

Mental illness should cause neither fear nor shame. New ways of helping and treating those with mental illnesses are developing quickly. As mental health grows worse in today’s isolated culture that is obsessed with money and busy-ness, professionals seek innovative ways to treat people. Technology is ubiquitous in modern societies, and it is playing a large role in developing patient treatment practices. One such use of technology is through online counseling. While this technique may seem to have only advantages, there are also distinct disadvantages to it. However, it may become part of the process of helping people. Mental Health Professionals Not so very long ago, psychiatrists compiled case histories, counseled patients, and prescribed medications. Today the roles of mental health professionals and their responsibilities are changing. The psychologist has …

With alcohol often considered to be one of the world’s most addictive substances, it’s estimated that over 17 million adults in the United States alone suffer from alcohol dependence or abuse. Every single case of alcoholism is completely different dependent on the individual, and symptoms can significantly vary. Therefore, defining and establishing a true case of alcohol addiction can be difficult, sometimes making diagnosis and recovery even more challenging in the long run. Depending on the severity of the addiction in question, alcoholism can be treated in an array of different ways. So, if you or someone you love needs help in conquering this condition and getting a true life back, here are some effective self-help strategies that can be used right away to get the road to recovery on …