Archive for December 2024

t’s crazy to think that Mental Fitness completed its 7th year this year. Of all the cool accomplishments we’ve had throughout the years, seeing the message spread, and the positive impact it’s had on people’s lives, has undoubtedly been the best part. A close second, however, has been seeing the team expand. And it’s not just our…

The Myth: Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a money maker a keeps people addicted. Liquid handcuffs. The Truth: Drugs keep people addicted. Withdrawal keeps people addicted. The Science: MAT gives mercy from withdrawal and allows people to restore themselves to better citizenship. MAT saves lives by reducing overdose deaths. People taking methadone or buprenorphine are…

Did you know The Apgar Score was first formulated while she was having breakfast in 1949. She wrote it on a napkin, and later, in 1952, presented her idea as a way to assess how well a baby has endured delivery. It was published in 1953, and today is still administered worldwide. This is the…

Here’s how the current model works: First, you notice to yourself, “I’m feeling depressed,” or, perhaps a life situation happens that doesn’t go as you expect. Second, you think, “Maybe I should get some help…” Next, it’s “Where do I get help?” Then it’s “Will people judge me if I get help?” Then, “Maybe I…