Mental Health Blog

At Hooked on Hope Mental Health in Atlanta, GA, we meet people where they are: grieving a loss, feeling stuck, or simply trying to make sense of a life that...

At Hooked on Hope Mental Health in Atlanta, GA, we meet people every day who feel confused by what their bodies are doing after a painful event. That confusion makes...

Childhood trauma is any distressing event before age 18 that harms a child’s sense of safety and well‑being. Sadly, it’s common. Research shows roughly two‑thirds of adults report at least...

Mental health vs psychological health are phrases you hear everywhere—often as if they mean the same thing. They’re related, but not identical. Knowing how they overlap and where they differ...

Many people struggling with anxiety feel a constant, exhausting internal alarm that never seems to shut off. You might feel your heart pound in a quiet room or experience sudden...

15 Signs You’re About to Crash Out If you spend time on social media, you’ve seen the phrase “crashing out.” It pops up under videos of people rage-quitting their jobs,...

Escapism is a fundamental part of being human. When life feels heavy, most of us reach for something that helps us breathe again—a good book, a walk in the park,...

When people talk about hitting rock bottom, they're describing a moment of profound personal crisis—a point where the life they once knew collapses. It's often associated with substance abuse, but...

When a person speaks in a way that seems illogical or disconnected, saying something like, “The tree wore a hat of silly whispers,” it can be confusing and alarming for...

Embarking on a journey of recovery from substance abuse or other challenges requires a deep understanding of your own mental landscape. For many, this journey begins with a question: what...