May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to start by asking families across the nation to reflect on the resilience you have shown so far in 2026. If…
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Know the Warning Signs of Technology Based Abuse in Dating
As our world becomes more and more digital, one form of dating violence that has become prevalent is technology based abuse. Technology based abuse is far-reaching and is often used…
A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder (SUD Series)
What is Cannabis Use Disorder? Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), falling under the category of…
A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Tobacco Use Disorder (SUD Series)
What is Tobacco Use Disorder? Despite the name of the disorder, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) encompasses both…
A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder (SUD Series)
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), falling under the category of…
Exploring Identity and Exclusion: The Struggle for Belonging in High School
Identity and Exclusion High school is often depicted as a dynamic time for social interaction and self-discovery. However many students are usually left with this feeling of loneliness and not…
Cook County’s Inaugural Behavioral Health Summit: Why Peer Support Finally Joins The Table
CHICAGO - Step Up For Mental Health recently had the opportunity to attend Cook County's inaugural Behavioral Health Summit in Chicago, an event that brought together elected officials (Mayor Brandon…
Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Apps for Black and Latine Individuals
Are you tired of mental health apps that don't "get" you? The Research on Anxiety and Depression (R.O.A.D) team at Rowan University is on a mission to change that! The…
Green Is For May And Youth Mental Health
Photo by Unsplash May 1st is the official day of the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and already so many events have been taking place to spread awareness. Community events…
Media Impact on Mental Health Amid Conflict
The world is more interconnected than ever, thanks to the internet and social media. We can now witness events unfolding thousands of miles away from us in real time. With…