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It's Time to Get Help: 5 Top Signs You Should See a Therapist
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 01, 2020 08:36 AM ESTHave you been struggling with your mental health?
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neurofeedback for ADHD
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 29, 2020 11:11 PM ESTADHD affects millions of individuals in the United States-the majority being children. What's more, is that it's three times more common among boys than girls.
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How Your Mental Illness Impacts Those Around You
By Staff Reporter | Feb 23, 2020 03:50 PM ESTWith mental illness at an all-time high, there has been a surplus of information accessible to the public on various conditions, symptoms, and treatment options. This is great in that it provides people with effective resources they can utilize to seek help and reclaim their lives. What isn’t a popular topic of discussion, however, is how mental illnesses such as depression, impact the emotional well-being of those around us. In reality, mental illness impacts more than just the person diagnosed with it. It also has a rippled emotional effect on those closest to them. Seeing those that they love go through something so physically and mentally debilitating and feeling powerless against it, can have psychological consequences for your family, friends, co-workers, and others associated with you.
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neurofeedback for ADHD
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 24, 2020 03:06 PM ESTADHD affects millions of individuals in the United States-the majority being children. What's more, is that it's three times more common among boys than girls.
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How to know if you can trust your psychotherapist
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 24, 2020 02:56 PM ESTTherapy is an unusual and unique experience for everyone. Sharing your secrets and emotional problems with a complete stranger can be very hard. Sometimes people feel uncomfortable around their psychotherapists and have a strong feeling that they can't trust them.
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8 Common Misconceptions About Online Therapy
By Staff Reporter | Feb 01, 2020 09:36 AM ESTOnline therapy services have garnered a great deal of press and praise alike in recent years, with many turning to various web-based platforms as an alternative to traditional in-office therapy sessions.
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Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2020 11:36 PM ESTIf you have been injured in a traffic accident, you may feel nervous about driving again and the pain you are in may cause you to feel depressed. If you are afraid to ride in a car again or if you have constant memories of the incident, you may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There are a few symptoms of PTSD that are common after an accident.
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The Health and Wellness Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
By Staff Reporter | Jan 25, 2020 05:24 AM ESTIf you are looking for something to add to your property that will help with your health and wellness, consider adding an outdoor kitchen. An outdoor kitchen will not only increase the value of your property, but it will also increase health benefits including your mental health.
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Big Life Changes to Become a Happier Person
By Staff Reporter | Jan 25, 2020 05:21 AM EST2020 marks the beginning of a new year, a new decade, and for many, a new lease on life. Many people use the new year to make changes in their lives. Blame it on introspection, pop culture trends, or any number of catalysts, but perhaps it's time to consider making some big changes to become more satisfied and happy with life.
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How Birdwatching Can Help You
By Staff Reporter | Jan 22, 2020 01:28 AM ESTThe human body is used to living in the wild, and for that reason, when we expose ourselves to plenty of fresh air we do wonders for our mind, body, and soul. Getting outside is not only beneficial for improving our concentration, or our memory, but it can even help in improving our health. There are studies that show that only 10 minutes of outside time can significantly help those living with dementia. Furthermore, when you get outside you receive plenty of Vitamin D, which is an essential thing for bones and muscles. As a result, spending some time out of the house is beneficial for everybody, but especially important for young people and elders.
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Scandinavian Decor Trends that will Transform Your Home
By Staff Reporter | Jan 08, 2020 06:18 PM ESTYour home is an essential space that can impact your mental health for better or for worse. If you're looking to create a home environment that's peaceful and cozy, a Scandinavian home makeover might be the perfect solution. There's nothing better than creating a space that's free of clutter and perfect for naps. Scandinavian design is a home design trend that focuses on fresh spaces and cozy corners. Read on to learn how to give your home a Scandinavian decor makeover.
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Four Opportunities to Boost Your Health & Wellbeing in 2020
By Staff Reporter | Jan 10, 2020 02:00 AM ESTThe variety of ways to improve your life with the wealth of information available in the modern age means it's easy to take a step in the right direction. Start with the small things, and you will soon find your health and wellbeing has drastically improved. You don't have to punish yourself for the tasks you don't do, but reward yourself for movements in a positive direction. Take the opportunity this year to be a better you. You won't regret it.
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How to Start the Year With the Right Mentality
By Ernest Hamilton | Jan 08, 2020 03:17 AM ESTNever underestimate the importance of keeping a healthy mind. Be kind to yourself. Find what makes you happy and try to include as much happiness in each day as you can. If you are pressed for time, even taking a moment to have a hot bath or to spend half an hour reading a book you have been trying to get to can make a difference. Listen to music that makes you sing out loud. Often, enjoyment is found in the small things and can help to improve your mood. By setting time aside each day, or a few times a week, you can look forward to a strong, focused, and clear mentality.
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Supporting Your Teen Mentally As You Go Through Divorce
By Staff Reporter | Jan 04, 2020 10:05 AM ESTNo matter why a marriage comes to an end, it's a dramatic life change that will require great physical and emotional strength to get through. The family you have come to know is changing and whether the split was for the best or not, it can hit hard.
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How to Prep for Your First Therapy Session
By Staff Reporter | Jan 04, 2020 09:59 AM ESTWhether you're in college, already out in the working world, or a stay-at-home mom or dad, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
