EB Psychotherapy Blog

Drunk driving is often portrayed as a legal issue, a public safety concern, or a tragic accident waiting to happen. But beneath these surface-level understandings lies a deeper truth: drunk driving is also a mental health issue. Behind every impaired driver is a person—often grappling with emotional pain, substance misuse, or unaddressed psychological stressors. For mental health professionals, organizations, and advocates, it's essential to examine drunk driving not only in terms of its consequences but also through the lens of mental health, prevention, and compassionate intervention.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-recognized mental health condition that can arise after exposure to traumatic events. However, a growing body of research and clinical experience has revealed that some forms of trauma are more insidious and pervasive—resulting in a condition known as Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). This term describes the psychological harm that can result from chronic, repeated interpersonal trauma over a prolonged period—often starting in childhood.

Mindfulness and lengthening your attention span in the digital age can be difficult! 

In today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, many of us find our minds pulled in dozens of directions at once. Notifications, emails, streaming content, and social media have become nearly constant companions—and distractions. While these tools offer tremendous advantages in connectivity and information access, they also present a profound challenge to our mental clarity, focus, and sustained attention.

Healing Without Reliving is possible. 

In a world of rising living costs, job instability, and economic uncertainty, financial stress has become a common and often overwhelming experience for many individuals and families. Whether it stems from debt, job loss, medical bills, or simply not earning enough to meet basic needs, financial stress can take a significant toll on mental, emotional, and physical health. For mental health organizations, it’s critical to acknowledge the profound connection between money and well-being—and to offer practical, compassionate support.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, many people feel a boost in energy and mood. Summer often brings trips, social events, and a break from rigid routines—factors that can contribute to greater well-being. But for individuals with bipolar disorder or related mood conditions, this seasonal shift can also carry a heightened risk for experiencing episodes of mania or hypomania. These elevated mood states can be exhilarating at first—but they can also become destabilizing, exhausting, and, at times, dangerous.

Have you ever wondered why stereotypical cliches imply the oldest sibling in a family might be the most responsible, the youngest the most carefree, and the middle child the peacekeeper? The mainstream popularity of these general stereotypical ideas may not be entirely coincidental.

The early 20s are often described as a time of boundless opportunity, personal freedom, and self-discovery. But behind the filtered snapshots and highlight reels, this decade can also bring intense pressure, instability, and emotional overwhelm. At our mental health organization, we regularly support young adults who feel lost, anxious, or uncertain as they transition into adulthood. If you’re in your early 20s and struggling, you’re not alone—and your feelings are valid.

In life, there will always be situations that are messy, unfair, or painful—things we wish we could change, but simply can’t. Whether it’s a difficult relationship, a medical diagnosis, a job loss, or a global crisis, our natural impulse is often to fight against reality. We brace ourselves, plan harder, ruminate longer, or try to fix things beyond our reach. But what if peace doesn't come from controlling the situation to get the outcome we think we need? What is peace comes from doing the exact opposite, and choosing to surrender?

In the journey toward emotional wellness, many people look outward for solutions—better circumstances, new relationships, or balancing the playing field among those who have wronged us. We want to orchestrate and fix what's going on in our lives. A new job, a new circumstance... While these external changes can bring some relief, deep and lasting healing often begins within. One of the most powerful, yet challenging, tools for emotional healing is forgiveness. This usually involves some level of releasing anger and resentment, as well as learning how to limit judgement.