Monthly Archives: July 2020
Opioid Addiction Facts
In recent years, it has become clear that the United States is suffering from a massive opioid epidemic. In 2018, there were 1,282 deaths due to opioid overdose in Florida alone. While we may be aware of the crisis, many…
Finding The Right Mental Health Counselor
The numerous factors in play when we talk about mental health can be dizzying. You might be worried about insurance, trying to overcome the stigma of seeking help, or unsure of where to start your search for the right mental…
The Effects Of Social Media On Mental Health
It’s not unusual to have a love-hate relationship with social media. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as putting your feet up after a long day and catching up with your virtual world. In the same breath, there’s little as distressing…
Get Back To Living With Depression Counseling
Mental health issues don’t disappear just because there’s a pandemic. If anything, depression and anxiety is heightened by the drastic changes that everyone is currently facing. Whether you have always battled with it, or it’s snuck up on you in…
The Science Of Substance Abuse & Addiction
Substance abuse affects millions of lives a year and can be extremely difficult to overcome. What makes a substance addictive? And how does treatment work against the science of addiction? At Fifth Street Counseling Center, we know that understanding is…
The Benefits Of Counseling For Kids Dealing With Divorce
Divorce is a difficult time for the entire family. As you and your spouse work towards separation, it’s important to take the whole family into consideration, especially children. Kids may often be confused, anxious, or angry when they don’t receive…