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June 14, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

In honor of June being known as Mental Health Awareness Month, this month’s blog post will focus on the topic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous event. Oftentimes, when we think of PTSD

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June 4, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Why Mess Causes Stress

Clutter in one’s home or work space can cause stress (Bourg Carter, 2012). One may feel anxious or overwhelmed by the mess in one’ environment and thus can be a significant source of stress that may go unrecognized. Eight reasons for why mess causes stress have been identified: it creates

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June 4, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: ACT For Medical Diagnoses

There are many challenges and stressors that individuals face when undergoing a new medical diagnosis. Research suggests that many medical diagnoses are comorbid with mental health diagnoses and often lead to symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Specifically, individuals with a cancer diagnosis experience various difference reactions and emotions. Among

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May 23, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Depression

Stigma around mental health continues to deter people from seeking treatment. Individuals may believe their symptoms are “not real” in the way that symptoms of diabetes or a sprained ankle seem to be. Some people may not even recognize that their symptoms are psychological. For example, it is possible to

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May 2, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact with Us: Weight Bias

Weight bias, negative attitudes towards others based on their weight status, is a pervasive matter in society. Oftentimes, it is communicated through subtle and over forms in various settings including work, school, and healthcare agencies. Weight bias negatively affects quality of life by impacting socialization, physical health, and psychological wellness.

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May 2, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Anxiety and Public Speakig

Often times, we find ourselves in a situation where we have to speak in front of an audience. Whether it is a meeting at work, a presentation for school, or a speech at a friend’s wedding, these stations can be anxiety-provoking. You may experience sweating, upset stomach, shakiness, or stuttering.

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May 2, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Does Your Teenager Have an Issue with Substance Use?

Did you know that by the time teenagers are in 12th grade, about two-thirds of students have tried alcohol, and about half of 9th through 12 graders have used marijuana. Among 12th graders, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without having a prescription. The substance use issue

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May 2, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Therapy for Bullying-Related Anxiety and Depression

Up to 77 percent of kids have been the victim of bullying at their school. Of these children, around 14 percent have been shown to experience significant negative consequences to bullying. Negative consequences include anxiety, depression, poor relationships with peers, and lower grades in school. Therefore, it is important for

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April 18, 2019 by Web Author in Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: How To Use Emotion Regulation Coping Skills

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Emotion Regulation: Identifying, managing and responding to emotions in a way that allows them to be useful and productive People commonly think that regulating emotions means making the emotions disappear; however, that is not the case. Regulating emotions looks different depending on the situation. A skill named mindfulness helps you

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April 17, 2019 by Web Author in Advocacy, Behavioral Health Services, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized

Interact With Us: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In honor of April being known as World Autism Awareness Month, this month’s blog post will focus on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What is Autism? ASD is considered to be a complex developmental condition that involves challenges with social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors/interests. The effects of

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