For those who suffer from the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the summer months can be difficult. Symptoms can include insomnia, feelings of anger or sadness, and even …
For many people seeking care, it’s not just one life issue or health issue causing them to reach out, but the layers of pressure that build up when multiple issues …
“I am strong no matter what”: one client’s therapy success story Read More >>
Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), LifeWorks NW clinicians and staff focus on the here and now, using a range of interventions to improve quality of life …
Study: ADHD Medication Correlates to Lower Death Rate Read More >>
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
One client shares how walking with LifeWorks NW through her recovery journey made a difference in her life. Quitting an addictive substance is so complicated. It’s complicated by a brain …
On Jan. 11, we observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs worldwide and is defined as the exploitation of another person for labor, domestic servitude or commercial sexual …
Therapeutic Challenges of Addressing Human Trafficking Victims Read More >>
As awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has grown in recent decades, the public has come to use the terms casually. “Oh, she’s so ADHD.” “Yeah, he’s hyperactive.” With the …
ADHD is No Punchline, it is a Complex Condition Read More >>
November 18, 2023, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day where those of us left behind by someone who died by suicide come together to find connection, understanding and hope. …
On July 16, a new three-digit national mental health hotline went live. Read our latest blog post to learn more.
Approximately 1 in every 7 people who have given birth will develop a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder like postpartum depression, also known as maternal depression.
How should you check in with a friend who might be in trouble? This video series may give you some ideas.
At Lifeworks NW, we have a variety of programs dedicated to prevention efforts. One of them is our Children’s Relief Nurseries.
Caylee used to struggle to manage the basics of her life, but now she’s able to successfully hold down a job while also excelling in school.
Problem gambling, also called “gambling addiction,” can have a devastating impact.
