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While getting outside is important, having indoor hobbies is also instrumental. Establishing indoor hobbies during more active months can enshrine these practices for when the seasons change. Creating an art studio, getting a movie collection together, starting a journal or crafting space, and much more can all be incredibly beneficial for addressing the effects of SAD while prioritizing one's mental health. 

Being arrested and convicted of a DUI is a truly life-changing experience, and knowing what step to take next can be difficult. Not only does a DUI come packaged with intense financial costs, but it also affects one's personal life in others ways. DUIs can carry many stigmas from family members, friends, and peers. However, while such a mistake is undoubtedly costly, there are ways to recollect one's life following a DUI charge, and knowing how to navigate its costs and continue pursuing one's personal goals is instrumental in rebuilding one's life in sobriety. 

Addiction affects each individual differently, and no two journeys through recovery will be the same. Not only can one's experiences with substance use disorder (SUD) differ due to the various substances one is exposed to, but even those engaging with the same substance can have vastly different experiences. As a result, addiction takes many forms.  Simply counting the number of drinks or how often one engages with drugs may not truly reflect one's relationship with these destructive substances. Instead, it can be more impactful to understand the ways SUD or alcohol use disorder (AUD) affect each other aspect of one's life. 

Depression is a complex mental health disorder. Despite its ubiquity, with 21 million adults experiencing at least one episode of major depressive disorder in 2020 alone, each individual will have their own experiences with depression. Knowing its many sources and potential adverse effects is crucial for creating an effective plan for coping with depression, both for oneself with the help of trained professionals. 

The word trauma is used a lot, but what does it mean regarding mental health, self-medicating, and addiction? Learn more here.