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Why Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Is Important for College Students College is an exciting yet challenging time. Between academic pressures and adjusting to independence, many students experience mental health challenges. In fact, approximately 1 in ...

Understanding Stress in College College students face a unique set of stressors, from balancing academics to managing social relationships. When stress becomes chronic, it can lead to mental health challenges, poor academic performance, and burnout. ...

Understanding the Timeline of Outpatient Care The duration of outpatient care varies depending on the student's individual symptoms, needs, and goals. Some programs last a few weeks, while others extend for several months. Are you ...

What's the Difference Between Outpatient and Inpatient Care? When exploring mental health or substance use treatment, understanding the difference between outpatient and inpatient care is essential. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), ...

There are so many benefits of sober living homes for those in recovery! One of the biggest benefits is the support you receive while transitioning back to a sense of normalcy and everyday life. What ...

Have you wondered if practicing gratitude actually makes a difference in your overall mental health? According to Mental Health First Aid, "Studies have found that a single act of thoughtful gratitude produces an immediate 10% ...

Join The Haven at College as we welcome USC families and alumni to campus for a weekend of fun and festivities! Haven programming will feature an Addiction Science Carnival with USC Institute for Addiction Science ...

Last week NPR published an article titled, "'The Urge' says calling addition a disease is misleading", written by Jeevika Verma. This thought-provoking take on why we should reconsider classifying addiction as a disease seeks to ...

Life changes pretty fast when you're in college. If you're heading to college and you're looking for tips for freshmen, consider the following before you go. These will help ensure you're prepared for what's to ...

Alcohol has the potential to take over your life during college and negatively impact your grades. In addition, the more you drink the more dependent you become, which eventually evolves into addiction. Once you're addicted, ...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports over 15 million adults, and over 620,000 youth between the ages of 12 and 17, in the United States suffer from an alcohol abuse disorder. 12.5% ...

Whether your son or daughter is heading to college for their first year or they have been away from home for a while, you're bound to have some concerns. As parents, we hope we prepare ...