Being a police officer is not an easy occupation to have in that you put your life on the line and have to worry about the lives of others who are in danger. According to the nonprofit Blue H.E.L.P., 228 current or former police officers died from suicide in 2019 and 172 the year before. […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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People with depression feel like no one around them wants them or does not notice them. Sometimes, the smallest gestures can make a big difference. People with depression told The Mighty about surprising ways that they felt loved while struggling with depression. Babysitting Babysitting can be a great way to feel loved by the kids […]
Mental Health, Uncategorized
How Can Tournaments on Streaming Sites Start Thinking About Mental Health?
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There are tournament streaming sites like Twitch where you can win prize money up to $200 million playing eSports. In order to be focused and continue playing, people tend to take Adderall and Ritalin. It is important for these streaming sites to pay attention to the lack of sleep these players are experiencing to protect […]
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The road to recovering from alcoholism is long and challenging. It always helps to receive encouragement from people who have been in your shoes before or people who have had challenges to overcome as well. By collecting the quotes of motivational people, you will be able to brave through your recovery easier. “If You Quit […]
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Many people take antidepressants to relieve their depression symptoms. Three Chicago researchers discovered that even though you cannot get high taking antidepressants, it can still lead to withdrawal symptoms when you abruptly stop taking them. By being aware of what happens when you suddenly stop taking your anti-anxiety medications, you will learn to better control […]
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Advertisements glamorize a product to make you feel like everyone should have it. Forbes states that the increased use of social media by one hour a day can result in a .45 unit upsurge in the frequency of alcohol consumption in teens. Social media sites need to avoid the promotion of alcoholic beverages so that […]
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There is a big stigma surrounding addiction in that people are afraid to talk about it. At Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings, everyone at the meeting has had bad experiences while they were under the influence or have had it worse than you. Being able to share at a meeting can lift a huge […]
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Forbes says that one in five employees experience mental health conditions every year which causes companies to lose roughly $193 billion. That is why it is important that not only the physical health is taken care of for employees, but their mental health as well. Mental Health America announced a national employer certification called the […]
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Netflix recently released a documentary called “The Pharmacist.” This four-part documentary is about how pharmacist Dan Schneider loses his 22-year-old son, Danny Jr. after he got shot by a drug dealer trying to buy crack in 1999. “The Pharmacist” shows how you can shift your grief into activism to save the lives of others who […]
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There are a lot of pop songs that like to compare love to a drug. You feel hooked as soon as you see that person and spend time with them up to the point where you feel you cannot stop thinking about them even after a breakup. By learning how the brain works when you […]
