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It’s OK to take a mental health day (and here’s why)
Regardless of how much you usually like where you work or what you do for a living, at some point you may be tempted to “call in sick”, so to speak. You may feel the urge to reach into the bank of...
View ArticleWays That Adults Can Help Teenagers Build and Maintain Self-Esteem
Anyone who lived through their teenage years understands that all sorts of things are happening at the same time. Much of the foundation for what is to come is laid during those years. Adults who want...
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Negative Emotions, You Are Doing Them Wrong
Emotions are tricky creatures. Some of us allow ourselves to be governed by them. If you were like me, emotions were abominations meant to be suppressed and denied. And if you were like me, “Vulcan”...
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The Holistic Way to Sobriety
If you’ve got a problem with alcohol, just stop drinking, right? Well, not really. If it were that easy, everyone who wanted to stop would do it. The issue is that alcohol addiction doesn’t exist by...
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Sober Houses and Reclaiming Your Life: What the Right West Coast Setting Can Do
The decision to get sober and stay that way takes a lot of determination. Now that you’ve started on this path and been through those first difficult weeks, it’s time to think about rebuilding your...
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Comfort and Joy: An Alternative Guide To Surviving the Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season. While this time of year should be a time of joy and fellowship with family, for many, it’s a time of anxiety, stress, depression, and even ptsd. For those of you who fall into...
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How a Mental Health Diagnosis Can Give Teens Hope
If your teen has been experiencing difficulty with feelings, having a hard time at school, not getting along with peers, and not able to think clearly, this likely feels very confusing for them. He...
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What You Need to Know About Antipsychotic Medications
If you or a loved one is about to start taking new medication, it is always important to understand what the drugs are being used for and how they can help, what the different types available are, how...
View ArticleSeasonal Blues and Seasonal Depression: Now’s the Time to Take Action
This time of year, with gray skies clouding our days and temperatures keeping us indoors (in many places), it is not surprising that many report feeling blue. In fact, depression with a seasonal...
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Anxiety Attacks – Privacy vs. Safety
“Can I answer my phone? It’s my mom,” a high school student once asked me when I was substitute teaching. We were in the middle of a lesson; I said no. A few minutes later, she got up and left the...
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