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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Nov
Nov
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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Nov
Nov
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 […]
Depression, Mental Health
What Is the New Antidepressant Nasal Spray to Help Treat Suicidal Thoughts?
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Nov
Nov
Imagine a nasal spray that you can use to help treat your depression. SPRAVATO® was developed as a nasal spray designed to address depression, as well as help patients who have suicidal thoughts or have tried to take their own lives. With the FDA expanding approval for this nasal spray for use by those with […]
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Nov
Nov
Decade after decade, people have used different words to describe how alcohol makes them feel. In the 1920s, they used the term “blotto,” and people in the 1950s used the word “honkers.” A new Penn State study proved that the language young adults use to describe how they are feeling when intoxicated can teach us […]
17
Nov
Nov
When we are going through rough patches in life, we may feel ashamed to ask for help. We might think that we need to get through tough times completely on our own. We might feel weak when we reach out for support and never get the help that we need. We want to appear independent […]
16
Nov
Nov
Consistency is one of the most important aspects of recovery. When we are creating new and healthy habits to change our lifestyles, we need to be consistent. When we lack consistency, we are not able to form new habits. We are confusing ourselves and we are setting ourselves up for failure. When we remain consistent, […]
16
Nov
Nov
When too much alcohol is in your system, you may notice that it can affect coordination. This can make it hard to balance when you walk and often causes you to trip or stumble. A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has discovered that your smartphone can detect how […]
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Nov
Nov
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Nov
Nov
We often get bogged down with small details. We might focus more on how we will get to where we are going rather than focusing on our destination. When starting recovery and deciding to enter treatment, we might have many questions about the finer details. We might have preconceived notions about recovery that can prevent […]
