Mental Health, Robin Williams and Mentoring Troubled Teens
The world collectively mourned when, in August 2014, the news broke of Robin Williams' passing. A comedic titan, an actor of unparalleled versatility, and a man who brought boundless joy to millions, his death by suicide sent shockwaves around the globe. It was a profound, heartbreaking paradox: the brightest star, seemingly brimming with life and laughter, had been battling an insidious darkness within. His tragic departure ripped open a crucial, often-shunned conversation about mental health, particularly the unseen struggles that can plague even the most celebrated among us.
The Role of Counseling and Therapy in Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol addiction, clinically recognized as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. While detoxification addresses the immediate physical dependence, it merely clears the physiological fog.
