Trauma can have an impact on your mental health. You may have difficulty in many areas of your life due to past traumatic experiences. Trauma can be from one incident, longer episodes of abuse or neglect, or complex traumas, which can be from a long series of traumatic experiences. When you experience a traumatic event, […]
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Medications may be part of your treatment program in recovery from mental illness and addiction. You may be taking medications for a variety of reasons, such as depression, anxiety, mood stabilization, anti-psychotics, or others. When you are not taking prescribed medications consistently, you might be negatively impacting your ability to heal and recover. Make sure […]
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Instagram is a great social media app that you can use to not only post your own pictures and videos but find sources of inspiration from other people, as well. There are mental health organizations that regularly post advice and resources to help you with your mental health journey. Mental health Instagram accounts teach us […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects children, teens, and adults who have their share of depressive and manic episodes. It can include symptoms like having no urge to sleep, increased rate of speech, rapid ideas, getting distracted, and impulsive behaviors. While experts do not know what causes bipolar disorder, research suggests there are […]
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Stress and anxiety can impact both your mental and physical health. You might be able to manage your feelings of stress and anxiety by tapping into your physical body. Your mind and body are connected. When you feel good, you usually feel good all over. You feel happiness in your thoughts and mind as well […]
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A traditional form of therapy would involve hour-long counseling sessions in an office setting. In the 21st century, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are resorting to more accessible ways of therapy, like a 60-second video from a licensed therapist on TikTok. #TherapistsOfTikTok #TherapistsOfTikTok is a hashtag on short clips featured on the popular app, […]
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Treatment for mental health and addiction can involve multiple activities and approaches. Some alternatives that can supplement your treatment can be fun! Recreational therapy and other activities can give a boost to your recovery and energize your life. You can benefit from implementing recreational therapy into your treatment. The Benefits of Recreation Here are some […]
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The days get shorter and the nights get longer during the autumn and winter months. We spend less time in the sun and more time in the dark. Our bodies respond to this seasonal change by becoming less active than we usually would. However, life does not work like this. Many of us have jobs […]
Mental Health, Recovery
What Are Important Questions You Should Ask Your Friend About Their Mental Health?
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You may notice that your friend appears anxious or has been depressed lately. If you can see there is something different about them that is making you concerned, do not ignore it. Asking your friends questions about their mental illness symptoms will present the opportunity to talk and show that you care. How Are You? […]
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When we are experiencing difficulty with a mental health concern or an addiction, we might be letting our everyday lives get out of control. Our self-care and hygiene might be less important to us. We might be developing unhealthy habits: eating fast food, sleeping all day, obsessing with our phones, or not cleaning up our […]