Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

Binge eating disorder (BED) is also known as compulsive overeating. This is characterized by consuming large amounts of food, in a small period of time, while feeling unable to stop or control the behavior. Binge eating episodes usually occur a minimum of twice per week for longer than six months. It often leads to the development of weight gain, which can indirectly reinforce further compulsive eating.

We are living in an extraordinary time, where at the touch of a button, we have endless amounts of information at our disposal. But for all the praise we give social media, it is not without it’s flaws.

It’s not always easy to see when smoking marijuana has crossed the line from moderate or social use to addiction. Today, it’s especially difficult because of the growing wave of marijuana legalization and support for medical cannabis. If you’re wondering whether or not your recreational use has morphed into an addiction, take some time to answer the following questions….

The term “co-occurring diagnoses” refers to someone having two or more mental health concerns at the same time. Many times, someone who is dealing with an eating disorder may also have another diagnosis.

5 things you can do to help fight addiction today.