Author Archives: Alta Loma

Why is Juul Harder to Quit Than Cigarettes?

There are outbreaks of respiratory vaping-related illnesses with the death toll being 26. What makes vaping harder to treat than other drug addiction is that there is no evidence of how to help young people quit. By seeing how hard vaping can be to quit, this shows all the more reason we need to find […]

Ways To Avoid Stress Eating

You may have heard of the expression where people “eat their feelings” all as an outlet for our stress. That expression holds true meaning in people with anxiety. By avoiding stress eating, you can avoid gaining weight and ruining your health. Check In With Your Hunger Level It is important to ask yourself if you […]

Coping with Anxiety After Surviving Cancer

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You would think that if you survived cancer, you would be relieved that your treatment-filled days are over. The truth is that anxiety may pour in because you are used to filling your schedule with chemotherapy and hospital visits. It is important to not let your anxiety interfere with living a cancer-free life as you […]

Doctor Facing a Long Prison Sentence After Illegally Prescribing Opioids

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Opioids have killed people, torn apart families, and have left financial strains on law enforcement and drug rehabs. It is a major crime to be responsible for those statistics for illegally distributing opioids that have led to tragedies. One such doctor is facing a 40-year sentence for illegally prescribing opioids over the past two years. […]

How Did Sesame Street Tackle Addiction in Their Educational Segment?

The children’s show Sesame Street has never been afraid of tackling challenging subjects like HIV, jailed parents, and autism. Recently, Sesame Street published online segments that spoke about the opioid crisis. Sesame Street is breaking the stigma of opioid addiction by teaching children that there is a problem happening and what it is like to […]

How to Speak to Employees Without Harming Their Mental Health

As a manager or a supervisor, you may notice your employees feeling anxious or depressed during their shift. You want to do something, but you do not know if it is your place or what to do. In order to be a leader in your company, you need to be active in the negative emotions […]

How Can I Handle Post-Wedding Blues?

You would think that once your wedding is over that you should be relieved. Your wedding planning days are over, you do not have to worry about fitting into your dress, and you can just enjoy time with your spouse. But, there is also post-wedding blues you can experience when you will not be as […]

How to Stay Motivated at Work When Depressed

If you are depressed, you may not want to get out of bed this morning. Whether you like your job or not, you are experiencing worthlessness from your depression which will not make you work your best. It is important, to be honest about your depression and set small goals for yourself so that you […]

What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Counselor?

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It is important to know who to go to when you need a diagnosis for your mental illness and for therapy. While psychologists and counselors are in the same field, their jobs require different functions. By understanding the distinction between a psychologist and a counselor, you will know who to go to for your needs. […]