The opioid crisis has become a national emergency and is taking peoples’ lives. “Dr. Drew is tackling the opioid epidemic in a new mini-series, which currently has the working title The Painful Truth with Dr. Drew Pinsky.” #drdrew #opioidcrisis #nationalemergency → http://bit.ly/2Amp3bj (at AppliedTx)

The holidays can be a difficult time, especially for those already suffering from mental illness. “Mental Health America is bagging up cheer as the nonprofit prepares for one of its biggest undertakings of the year: the Gift Lift program.” #holidays #gift #mentalillness → http://bit.ly/2yOyoUK (at AppliedTx)

“I was always nervous right under the surface that someone would reject me….I struggled a lot with anxiety and depression.” Kirsten Bell gets real about mental illness and what it’s like to live behind a mask. 💜 #KirstenBell #Awareness #anxiety #depression (at AppliedTx)

The last time Demi Lovato made a documentary, she was high..” Now, she’s revealing the complete truth about the seriousness of her addiction and dealing with fame as a teen. → http://bit.ly/2yOb24W (at AppliedTx)

Comedian Margaret Cho uses her comedy to shed light on addiction. “She even joked on stage about bringing wine to what she thought was a party, then realizing it was an intervention, she got help.” → http://bit.ly/2i2gire (at AppliedTx)

Officers are taking a new approach to fight the opioid epidemic. “For 22 years, Deputy Charles Johnson has started his workday by putting on his police uniform...But he won't be wearing that uniform today, tomorrow or anytime soon.” → http://cnn.it/2ys41GZ (at AppliedTx)

“Most people think of Maureen McCormick as the sweet Marcia Brady from the ‘70’s sitcom The Brady Bunch”, and while her character portrayed a perfect life and mental state, her personal life was “anything but.” → http://bit.ly/2yvKR0t (at AppliedTx)

Ignore the doubt. Keep the focus. Enjoy the reward. (at AppliedTx)

As Tuesday, October 10th was World Mental Health Day, USA Today spoke with individuals “who closely understand the realities associated with mental health”. Here’s what they had to say: → https://usat.ly/2xwtHCk (at AppliedTx)

“The opioid crisis has been considered one of the worst public health dilemmas in recent memory.” The New York Times has listed several ways in which we can fight against it. → http://bit.ly/2y94iOQ (at AppliedTx)

Not saying it’s easy, but if you can let it go, it gets easier. (at AppliedTx)

In honor of Substance Abuse Prevention Month: "Stopping substance abuse before it begins can increase a person's chances at living a longer, healthier and more productive life..." → http://bit.ly/2wyKDDW (at AppliedTx)

If you suspect a friend or loved one is suffering from addiction, it can be difficult to know how to respond, or what course of action to take. “Now the Today Show has offered helpful hints from reporter Jen Simon, who is also a recovering addict.” → http://bit.ly/2yVuVEp (at AppliedTx)

Hey, warrior, you got this. Ever feel like your mind is, er, elsewhere? (at AppliedTx)

“Karpyak also noted that good and bad states of mind were triggers...for men and women.” It’s important to understand when someone may have a problem, so they can seek the proper care and recovery program. Read the latest blog from Applied for more. → http://bit.ly/2frbXx1 (at AppliedTx)

Don’t hide behind masked emotion. Revealing the truth is the first step in dealing with it. (at AppliedTx)

Jessica Ellis is "a parenting blogger who suffers from anxiety and who has struggled with postnatal depression and post-traumatic stress disorder." She took to Facebook recently to talk about why people should stop apologizing for their mental illness. --> http://r29.co/2fkxwme (at AppliedTx)