May is Mental Health Awareness Month
17 million adults struggle with both substance use disorders and mental health issues. With the right support, people can and do recover. Here you'll find treatment options, community, and hope.
Mental Health, Trauma, and Substance Use Disorder are connected.
How does mental health influence addiction?
According to research, substance use disorders and mental health conditions often go hand in hand.
What are risk factors for young people?
In order to prevent substance use in children, first we must understand their risk factors.
How can I talk to others about mental health?
A Psychotherapist breaks down how to have these challenging, but necessary, conversations.
Worried about a loved one? Here's how you can help.
How can you talk to your family about mental health?
One family shares their advice on how to talk to children and young adults about addiction.
Does your child have behavioral concerns?
These warning signs in your child's behavior could be a sign that something is wrong.
Where can teenagers find support?
Is your teenager struggling with mental health concerns or substance use? These resources can help.
Self-care is essential.
How can you cope with the loss of a loved one?
One mother shares how she coped after losing two of her children-one from a fishing accident, and one from fentanyl poisoning.
How can parents practice self-care?
Is your child struggling with addiction? One father shares his best piece of advice for parents.
What are positive coping mechanisms?
Feeling stressed? Here are a few positive coping mechanisms that can help.
Lauren's Story
Watch Lauren Fern Watt as she shares the story of her mother's addiction and why she became a Shatterproof supporter.
