Benzodiazepines—like lorazepam, Xanax, or Valium—are often prescribed in moments of crisis. Anxiety feels unbearable, panic steals your breath, or sleep won’t come. The relief they bring can feel like a miracle. But many people don’t realize these medications act directly on the nervous system, the…

April is National Counseling Awareness Month, and so I thought it would be a good idea to take this time to talk a little about mental health and the benefits of seeking treatment for whatever issues you may be facing. When we talk about mental…