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    5 Myths About Mental Illness

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    Misinformation on Mental Health Although the conversation surrounding mental health and wellness is becoming more mainstream, there is still a spread of stigma and misinformation. [...]

  • Managing Stress During the Holiday Season

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    Managing Stress During the Holiday Season Everyone feels overwhelmed now and then, but know that you aren’t alone. Many people experience elevated levels of stress [...]

  • Selena Gomez Launches Mental Health Fund

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    Actress, singer, and producer Selena Gomez recently announced the launch of Rare Impact Fund, which will be funded through her beauty company’s sales. The fund’s goal is [...]

  • Understanding How Addiction and Codependency Are Linked

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    For a family member, friend or peer struggling with an addiction it's absolutely crucial that you, as part of their community, are present to them [...]

  • Recognizing Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior

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    Recognizing Suicidal Behavior According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming about 48,000 [...]

  • The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

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    Do you ever feel like life is just piling one problem on top of the other? Sometimes the issues we're facing in our lives are [...]

  • Summertime Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health

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    Taking Care of Your Mental Health this Summer For many of us, summertime means warmer weather, longer days, and relaxation—but for those living with mental [...]

  • Why Now Is the Time for Telehealth

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    Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Studies suggest that online therapy can work just as well as traditional face-to-face therapy. This is good news for many [...]

  • 8 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy

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    Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health Maintaining your mental health can seem like a mountain of a task. These simple everyday tips can help you [...]

  • How Social Media Can Influence Substance Use

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    The influence of social media has become increasingly clear in the past decade. Websites and apps that promote social connectedness quickly transitioned from a novelty [...]

  • What are Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression

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    Many people experience symptoms of depression but wonder whether they meet the criteria to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Depression is defined by the [...]

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    Understanding and Handling Seasonal Affective Disorder

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    Do the winter months seem to drag on? Do you feel desperate to move to a warmer climate? Do you struggle to overcome sadness in [...]

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    Why Should I Seek a Sense of Belonging?

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    Take a moment to consider a time when you felt peaceful and secure in a group of people — a time when you felt you [...]

  • Social Media, Depression and Addiction

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    In the past two decades, our world has shifted from emerging social media platforms to hourly daily use by many users. According to the Pew [...]

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    Leaving Work or School to Attend Treatment: 3 Things You Should Know

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    It often feels unprofessional or can be considered taboo in companies or places of higher learning to take time off for personal reasons. You may [...]

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    Calming Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

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    We all know what it's like to feel stressed, and we often comprehend the level of stress we're under by recognizing its symptoms. We may [...]