I have been in therapy for about ten years, and this is a fact I routinely share with my patients. Why? I don’t know how else to decrease the shame and stigma associated with seeking mental health support, other than starting with myself. For reasons that are beyond my understanding, we have put mental […]
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Treatment on the go? Busy lives and debilitating stress can so easily get in the way of seeking treatment when you need it most. While time away from technology is important, our smartphones cam be an important portable tool in finding accessible help. With a recent surge of interest in the research and development of
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Dr. Monisha Vasa leads this article with the first tip, \”The key is to tune into [your] own personal sense of connectedness,\” for Bustle’s 7 Unexpected Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don’t Interact With People For A Day. Click on this LINK to read more…
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Self awareness is the new relapse prevention. Relapse prevention does not apply solely to alcohol and drug addiction. Just like substance abuse, mental health disorders can have periods of exacerbation and periods of remission. This means that there will be times of struggle, and times of feeling well. Our challenge is to maintain the stretches
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When we are struggling with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, even minor tasks can seem overwhelming, especially during the holidays. How will we get out of bed and make it to work on time? How will we smile at social events when everything hurts inside? How will we meet everyone’s
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