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Messages To People With Mental Illness From All Over The World

November 6th, 2015 - Read more

We Have Apples is a musical addressing mental illness and mental health issues among young people. Creator Rachel Griffin began to consider creating a musical surrounding mental illness after dealing with her own mental health. Rather than waiting in fear and silence, she chose to trade these for bravery and making noise — creating We …

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PTSD, Empowerment, and Treatment for Addiction

November 6th, 2015 - Read more

One of the most common illnesses that can accompany addiction is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is true not only for men (such as in the case of war and physical violence) but also for women (such as rape and domestic violence). In all of these cases, when a person experiences trauma, one common …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

Staying Calm In Times Of Stress

November 4th, 2015 - Read more

Coping with stressful situations can be a huge challenge, even for professionals who practice stress-reduction techniques and are trained in staying calm. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin discusses staying calm when you know you’ll be stressed in his recent TED talk from TEDGlobal London. You can see the full video below or visit the TED site here.

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Positivity

12 Daily Habits That Foster Strong Mental Health

November 3rd, 2015 - Read more

If you find yourself stressed out much of the time or are dealing with various mental health challenges, you are not alone. As many as 80% of Americans describe themselves as stressed at work at a given time. Stress is associated with many mental health issues, ranging from depression to anxiety, as well as other …

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How Stress Makes You Sick

October 28th, 2015 - Read more

Stress takes a toll — not only on your mental health but also on your physical well being. The video below hails from TED Ed and was written by Emory University professor Sharon Bergquist. She clarifies how anxiety, worry, and stress can actually affect the body. As adrenal glands pump hormones through your body, heart …

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Reaching Out for Support is an Essential Part of Recovery

October 27th, 2015 - Read more

It’s common for someone who has struggled with an addiction to want to isolate or be by themselves. They might not feel a desire to be social. They might not want to spend time with others. In fact, for some, being social might be so heavily associated with drinking and drug use, that this is …

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The Role of Case Manager In Your Recovery

October 26th, 2015 - Read more

If you have been addicted to drugs or alcohol and/or you have a mental illness, you might be receiving services from a variety of agencies. For instance, you might have a drug counselor, attending an addiction treatment program, and seeing a therapist or psychologist once a week. One of the agencies you’re receiving services from …

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Managing Seasonal Stress, Naturally

October 22nd, 2015 - Read more

As we enter into the fall season and holiday-related stressors are just around the corner, now is a great time to get your stress levels in check in a natural way. In response to a variety of stress triggers at work and at home, managing stress with natural remedies is a safe and impactful way …

Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition for Wellness, Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness

Double Trouble in Recovery – A Support Group for Dual Diagnosis People

October 19th, 2015 - Read more

For those who experience both a mental illness as well as an addiction, the road to recovery can be challenging. There are many steps and a variety of treatment methods that a person needs to follow that it can sometimes feel like recovery itself is a challenge. However, it’s precisely for this reason that support …

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The Mental Health of Men and Addiction

October 16th, 2015 - Read more

It’s very common for men to act out their emotional problems through drinking or drug use. They may not know how to communicate their feelings. Men might not even know what they are feeling except for knowing they are uncomfortable. And it’s very common for men to express anger as a means to cover up …

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