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10 Common Signs You’re At Risk of Relapse

June 30th, 2016 - Read more

Are you worried you or a loved one is at risk of substance abuse relapse? Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is not easy, which is why the idea of relapse is a very scary thing. To help you stay on track, we wanted to share ten of the most common signs of relapse. Keep …

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5 Ways to Develop Self-Awareness Through Meditation

June 28th, 2016 - Read more

Self-awareness can mean all the difference between effectively managing your mental illness and being consumed by it. Developing self-awareness can help you understand what causes anxiety, sadness, and even the craving to drink or use drugs. Once you identify what causes you to sink deeper into your mental illness, whether it’s anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, you can …

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3 Effective Ways to Relieve Your Anxiety

June 27th, 2016 - Read more

If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress, worried about the future, and otherwise faced with anxiety on a daily basis, you may want to consider taking a look at these three effective ways to relieve your anxiety. Struggling with anxiety can take a big toll on your mental health, so it’s better to address it …

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Abstract – 7 Things that Increase Your Mental Strength

June 23rd, 2016 - Read more

Looking for ways to increase your mental strength? Whether you struggle with addiction, experience anxiety day in and day out, or suffer from depression, you may find some of these things helpful. The important thing is that you try them and see if they have a positive impact. Things that Increase Your Mental Strength Practice …

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4 Ways to Calm Down When Feeling Anxious

June 21st, 2016 - Read more

Anxiety can be debilitating. It often strikes when you least expect it, and sticks around for couple hours depending on how you handle it. So, how do you handle it? The more you understand anxiety and what causes it, the more control you will have. Loretta G. Breuning Ph.D shares four stimple steps you can …

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Repurpose – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and How to Get Help

June 20th, 2016 - Read more

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an illness that can affect thousands of Americans. According to the National Comorbidity Survey (NCS), there are approximately 7.8% of adults in the United States who experience this illness. However, women (10.4%) tend to be diagnosed with PTSD about twice as often as men (5%). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder …

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Where Are People Drinking Alcohol and Doing Drugs Most In The US?

June 16th, 2016 - Read more

Drug and alcohol abuse varies from state to state, but where are people drinking alcohol and doing drugs most in the US? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration surveys Americans every year in effort to discover how people consume alcohol and drugs throughout the United States. Washington Post created a map revealing this …

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7 Simple Cues to Keep Calm And Positive

June 15th, 2016 - Read more

Struggling to keep calm and positive throughout the day? Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or negative thoughts, consider trying one of the following seven simple cues to create a calm and positive mindset. To achieve this, you simple need to decide that you will focus on a calm and positive mindset when you encounter your cues. …

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11 Subtle Signs of Mental Illness In Adults

June 14th, 2016 - Read more

Let’s take a look at some of the subtle signs of mental illness in adults. Thought mental illness isn’t always clear to identify, there are some signs that may lead you to a better understanding of how to treat your symptoms. Take a look at the list of signs below and consider whether or not …

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Overcoming Stress with Guided Visualization

June 13th, 2016 - Read more

Guided visualization is a great way to overcome stress and move forward with a positive mindset. And it’s been used in a handful of professional fields. For instance, a basketball player might use visualization to imagine making a shot. He imagine what it feels like in his body to stand far from the basket, lift …

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