Basic Steps Mental Health

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At Basic Steps Mental Health, we are grateful for the courage and service of our nation’s military members, past and present. Today, we pause to reflect, remember, and give thanks.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful .

Today, we honor the mothers, caregivers, and strong women who give so much of themselves every single day. While Mother’s Day is often filled with celebration, we also recognize that motherhood can come with stress, exhaustion, healing, sacrifice, and emotional challenges that are not always seen.

You deserve support just as much as those you care for. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Basic Steps Mental Health💜!

Okay, so I am addicted. Do I have to claim that I am powerless and that a power greater than myself is going to restore me to sanity? Yeah, no. I’m not into that kind of language. However, for the past 10 days, I have been addicted to AI and just can’t stop.

I have been an author for over 20 years, mostly writing books about self-help or psychological stories that emphasize self-care. I thought my writing skills were pretty good, but I wondered if AI had something to say about that.

Read Dr. Scott's Insights HERE:
https://basicsteps.life/2026/04/an-ai-intervention

Why do people seek therapy? For many, they suffer from depression, anxiety, or debilitating mood swings. People mostly seek treatment for substance use issues. As of late, it is something more disturbing.

The majority of people showing up for treatment as of recent times are there to deal with the issues they face in this country and the world. One young adult confessed to having tremendous panic due to his generation feeling hopeless about maybe getting drafted into a war. Yes, the times are changing.

Read Dr. Scott's Insights HERE:
https://basicsteps.life/2026/04/the-american-dream-nightmare