As we are entering the new year, we reevaluate the past decade as we go onto a new one. One thing that the 2010s changed was the way that we see mental health and how it needs to be taken care of. Since the 2010s helped introduce mental health importance to this generation, much more […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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One of the things that can make us feel sad and anxious is the feeling of being invisible. You feel like no matter what you do to seek attention, even out of character moments, you still feel like you are not being seen. By understanding why you feel invisible, you can take control of your […]
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Jan
Jan
Your mental health should always be considered a first priority. You can use the new year as an opportunity to better your mental health than you ever had before. By making a list of New Year’s resolutions dedicated to your mental health, you will have a much calmer and happier state of mind. Why is […]
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Jan
Jan
Relapses can be a very common yet disappointing part of recovery. If only there was some kind of device that can warn you when you are exhibiting the signs of relapse before it actually happens. The NYU Grossman School of Medicine developed a computer game that can predict whether or not a person in recovery […]
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Jan
Jan
There are people who keep drinking alcohol as their nightly routine whenever they come home from work or when they invite people over. Drinking empty calories that are high in alcohol count can be very dangerous for your life long-term. By knowing what happens to your body when you drink beer every night, you will […]
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Jan
Jan
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts and actions, leading to auditory hallucinations and delusions. Because there is not a lot of understanding about the causes of schizophrenia, many experts are worried that this can lead to not providing the best treatment for it. By seeing the quotes of people you admire […]
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Jan
Jan
You may be seeking therapy for your anxiety or depression, but feel like you cannot make the time or have the money to do it. Luckily, a lot of therapists are starting to offer text therapy services to make it less stressful to interact. Since text therapy is not for everyone, it is important to […]
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Jan
Jan
The current number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. But, what if there was a phone number for the suicide hotline that was as simple as when others call 911 for emergencies? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a new three-digit phone number, 988, to serve as the new simple phone number […]
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Jan
Jan
The end of the year brings about fun holidays to celebrate like Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Years. But, you may be experiencing depression that the fun is now over which makes you feel like there is nothing to look forward to. By making plans for the new year and keeping your friends and family […]
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Jan
Because of the growing legalization of marijuana around the country, changes are starting to be made in certain industries, starting with Major League Baseball. Opioid use in the MLB was made aware after Tyler Skaggs died in July after overdosing on a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone. With the MLB making changes in response […]
