Mental Health

According to a new study in the UK, young adults are reporting more mental health challenges that cause them to miss work or become unproductive. Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered explains that many things can contribute to an overall feeling of poor mental health, including external events or experiences, actions or behavior, and genetic predisposition. Thankfully, the stig ...

Jackson House CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered sits down with KUSI News to talk about the stigmas associated with asking for help, and the scope of care provided at each of the centers in our family of facilities. 

Learning how to maintain motivation is crucial for recovery from addiction and mental health conditions. Implementing practical strategies to build and sustain motivation will keep you on the right track.

Both OCD and addiction deal with compulsive behaviors and actions. However, the causes and effects of giving into these behaviors are drastically different between OCD and addiction. There are both similarities and differences in the treatment of these conditions.

Join us as we sit down with our outreach coordinator, Kelly Harvie, who shares her inspiring journey to recovery and how she's helping others find the treatment they need. Kelly opens up about her personal experiences and the transformative power of committing to the recovery process. Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering conversation that offers hope and practical insights for anyone facing similar battles.

Lengthy exposure to stress can burden our mental health, making us anxious and unable to think clearly. The good news is that there are some key ways to manage your stress levels healthily so you don't feel overburdened.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, which is part of a mental health campaign that’s been going on for years. While it’s important to address these issues throughout the year, the month looks to bring as much awareness to the topic as possible, as well as to highlight issues and resources surrounding it.

Some levels of substance abuse can be more damaging than others, but nonetheless, substance addictions can still cause a lot of heartache and pain for your family and friends.

June marks the beginning of National PTSD Awareness Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD); two mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. 

If you are struggling with addiction and mental illness, it can feel like a daunting and overwhelming task to figure out where to start. It is important to remember that you are not alone on this journey.