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May 13, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Talking to Your Teen about Vaping

Author: Hallye Rosenbloom, B.A. A recent survey completed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Monitoring the Future Study found that, in 2020, 19.6% of high school students had tried an e-cigarette in the past 30 days. They also discovered that, in 2020, 4.7% of middle schoolers had used e-cigarettes

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April 29, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Make Your Voice Heard: Advocacy Opportunity for Autism Community

Author: Meredith Cola, B.A. April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness month. One of the important ways we can support autistic members of our community is by advocating for the funding that provides some of the supports and services autistic people need to live safely in our communities. Last month, President

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April 15, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

How to Boost Your Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

Author: Mallory Inselberg, M.A. Struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem is very common. Many people struggle with self-doubt which then leads to self-criticism. This then contributes to our self-perception. A negative self-perception can negatively affect your life, including your education, your career, your relationships and friendships, and your health. Below are

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April 8, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Moving Away from Gender Stereotypes During Playtime

Author: Laura Frank, M.A. Gender identity is defined as an individual’s internal experience of gender. This could include an internal sense of being a man, woman, both, neither, or another gender. For children, gender identity begins to develop around age three, and by age five children are seen expressing their

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March 25, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

An Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Mental Health Clinicians

Author: Janessa Brown Much clinical and research attention is currently oriented toward studying the efficacy and utilization of mindfulness-based approaches and practices to offset various aspects of mental health pathology. The term “mindfulness” lends itself to numerous descriptions and tends to differ from psychological to traditional perspectives. Central aspects, in

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March 18, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Actions to Reduce Stigma Related to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Addiction

Author: Courtney Flank, B.S. Despite overwhelming evidence-based research indicating that medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are effective at treating opioid use disorder, objections to medication assisted treatment (MAT) are still common. Listed below are some actions you can take today to decrease the stigma related to MAT: 1.)

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March 18, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

What Are Some Important Ingredients of Therapy?

Author: Alex Kohn, M.A. Mental health care is multifaceted and may include different modalities of therapy, medication management, support groups, or educational groups. Individual therapy is one form of mental health care that many people have questions about. Is all therapy the same? Will therapy help me? How do I

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February 25, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Self- Compassion is an Antidote to Mental Health Issues

Author: Norah F. Aldawsari Some individuals may experience adversity, stressors, or traumatic events that negatively affect their lives and wellbeing. These adverse effects may last for a short or long period of time. After traumatic events, breakups, losing a loved one, losing a job, some individuals may dwell in very

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February 18, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

Author: Nicole Fusco, M.S. There is a rise in diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD) and with that comes a misperception of the essential elements of BPD. Therefore, it is critical to understand the historical origins of a borderline personality diagnosis, as well as the symptoms of BPD to properly diagnosis.

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February 4, 2022 by Maria Hays in Uncategorized

Autistic Burnout: What is it and how can we address it?

Author: Meredith Cola, B.A. Understanding burnout is a critical component of self-care, but it can often be difficult to recognize. For individuals on the spectrum, autistic burnout is a condition involving exhaustion, withdrawal, problems with thinking, reduced daily living skills, and increased manifestation of autistic traits. Signs of autistic burnout

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