Mental Health

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Helping children understand and express their emotions in healthy ways is a critical part of their overall development. When ...

The Benefits of Youth Sports

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Getting kids involved in sports is about more than just staying active, it’s a powerful way to support their ...

Coping with Infertility

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Coping with infertility can be an emotional and deeply personal journey, often filled with uncertainty, grief, and difficult questions. ...

Alcohol and Anxiety: How are they connected?

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Alcohol is sometimes used to relax or take the edge off stress, but it can actually make anxiety worse ...

Coping with Infertility

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Coping with infertility can be an emotional and deeply personal journey, often filled with uncertainty, grief, and difficult questions. ...

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How are Physical and Mental Health Connected?

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Physical and mental health are deeply connected, each influencing the other in ways that can shape overall well-being. Stress, ...

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What Does it Mean to be “Enough”?

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“You are enough” sounds simple, but it doesn’t always feel that way, especially on days when you didn’t get ...

Recovering Emotionally After a Tough Conversation

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Difficult conversations are rarely comfortable but are often necessary. Whether it’s setting a boundary, addressing a misunderstanding, or confronting ...

8 Mental Health Benefits of Reading

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In a world that constantly demands our attention, reading offers a rare opportunity to slow down and reset. Beyond ...

How to Cope with Emotional Exhaustion

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Emotional exhaustion can creep in quietly, showing up as constant fatigue or irritability, making even small tasks feel overwhelming. ...

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Body Signals: What is Your Body Telling You?

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Sometimes how we feel isn’t always obvious to us. We may feel “off” and not know why. Muscle tension, ...

What Is Teen Dating Violence? Signs, Myths, and Facts

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Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize, and it can have serious effects on a young ...

Before you fall in love, love yourself

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Valentine’s Day is a holiday with a wide range of meanings. Depending on our relationship status, it can be ...

Don’t Wait: Read This if You’re a Chronic Procrastinator

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For most of us at some point, we’ve experienced procrastination, delaying tasks to do another time. “I’ll do it ...

A Guide to Thought Disorders: What They Are and How They Affect Daily Life

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Our thoughts shape how we understand the world, make decisions, and connect with others. For some people, however, the ...

The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors in the Winter

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While colder months may feel slower, spending even a brief amount time outdoors can help support mood, sleep, and ...

Anti-resolutions: The New Years Resolution That Actually Works

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As the new year begins, many of us start reflecting on how the previous year went, what we accomplished, ...

Do You Need a Digital Detox? How Screen Time Impacts Mental Health and What to Do About It

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From smartphones and social media to streaming and constant notifications, interaction with digital devices are woven into nearly every ...

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Connecting with Kids in the Midst of Divorce

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Parents in the midst of divorce are often in one of the most challenging and stressful times of their ...

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7 Motivation Myths That Could Be Holding You Back

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A common misconception about motivation is that you either have it or you don’t. We’re often told that if ...

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Building a Winter Routine That Supports Your Mental Health

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Winter often brings changes to our energy, mood, and daily rhythms, making it harder to stick to the routines ...

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Doing Good, Feeling Good: Why Volunteering Improves Your Mood

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Volunteering and acts of kindness don’t only make a difference for the people receiving help, but they can also ...

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7 Life Lessons and What We Can Learn from Them

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Most of us know that life can throw a curveball at us at any moment. Whether it’s losing a ...

Coping with Guilt, Grief, and Frustration as a Caregiver

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Caregiving is a full-time job that is both rewarding and emotionally taxing. Because of the nature of the caregiver ...

Why Change Feels Hard — and How to Stay Resilient

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Change is a constant part of life, yet somehow, it rarely feels easy. Even positive changes can sometimes bring ...

The Effects of Divorce on Children and How to Mitigate Them

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Divorce can be a devastating major life change for children and adults. Divorce can affect children emotionally, psychologically, behaviorally, ...

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Acute vs. Chronic Stress: What’s the Difference?

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Stress is something that we all experience sometimes, but did you know that not all stress is created equal? ...

Intergenerational Connection: How Generations can Learn from Each Other

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Meaningful connections can come from unexpected places. When older adults and younger people spend time together, both groups can ...

Domestic Violence: What It Is, What to Look For, and How to Help

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For many people experiencing domestic violence, the signs aren’t always obvious — even to themselves. Abusive behaviors often happen ...

What to Expect When You Call 988

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According to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website, “Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, ...

Harnessing the Power of the Brain: An Introduction to TMS

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Thanks to ongoing education, information, and research, effective mental health treatments continue to emerge and become more widely accessible. ...

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Setting Healthy Boundaries: Tips for First Time College Students

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The transition from high school to the first year of college can be a fun, but overwhelming experience. For ...

Managing Test Anxiety

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Feeling nervous before an exam is common for many students. However, if those nervous feelings are extreme and start ...

The Role of Self-Care in PTSD Recovery

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after living through an unresolved traumatic event ...

Rebuilding Your Body Image After Baby

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Having a baby can be one of the most exciting, yet challenging, life events someone can experience. Pregnancy comes ...

Healing From End-of-Relationship Grief

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The end of a relationship, whether a long-term partnership or a short-term fling, can cause a unique form of ...

The Power of Saying No

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Learning when to say “no” and when to say “yes” is a powerful act of self-awareness. Setting boundaries isn’t ...

Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

Health & Wellness

Setting boundaries can feel really difficult, especially when you’re worried about letting people down or coming across as mean ...

Understanding PTSD and its impact

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Experiencing trauma in life is not rare. For some people, a traumatic experience may be so painful or triggering ...

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Small but Mighty: Microbreaks for Mental Health

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In the midst of busy days and heavy workloads, our mental health can sometimes take a back seat to ...

Own Your Morning, Transform Your Day

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A strong morning routine is more than just a set of tasks to check off before starting the day. ...

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Getting Over the Fear of Trying Something New

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As the popular saying goes, “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” Trying ...

Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: Productivity Hacks for Better Focus

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Whether it’s a messy desk, a crowded inbox, or a chaotic digital workspace, clutter can overwhelm the mind, increase ...

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The Power of Sunshine: How Getting Outside Boosts Your Health and Happiness

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Sunshine and fresh air are more than just pleasant—they’re essential for our well-being. Spending time outdoors boosts mood, improves ...

Transitioning From Maternity Leave to Work Life

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Returning from maternity leave can be a significant transition, and balancing the demands of work while adjusting to life ...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder 101

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The Mayo Clinic defines narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as a mental health condition in which a person has an ...

How Setting Goals Can Positively Impact our Mental Health

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Sometimes, goals and expectations can feel impossible to keep up with. However, instead of focusing on what you’re not ...

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10 Tips to Combat Substance Use

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A challenge that can sometimes arise throughout the year is increased substance use during social celebrations such as holidays, ...

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Bridging the Gap: The Dire Need for Mental Health Professionals in Rural Communities

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A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently found that in the past two decades, suicide ...

Self-Care Tips for Women

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Women can sometimes feel immense pressure to manage their own lives while helping others around them. As daughters, sisters, ...

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Why Self-Esteem Matters

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Self-esteem plays a vital role in shaping how we navigate our personal and professional lives. It influences how we ...

Generational Trauma: Let’s Break the Cycle

Health & Wellness

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 70% of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime. While ...

When Therapy Isn’t Working: Understanding the Why and Exploring Your Options

Therapy

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Starting therapy is a brave step toward improving your mental health and well-being. However, sometimes people feel like therapy ...

Guided Growth: The Transformative Power of Mentorship

Health & Wellness

Mentorship is a powerful relationship that can be formed in different contexts including professional settings, academic environments, or personal ...

Moving on and Forgiving Yourself

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For many of us, mistakes and regrets are simply part of the human experience. However, holding onto our regrets ...

The Art of Practicing Gratitude In Tough Times

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In challenging times, it can be easy to focus on the struggles and lose sight of the positives. Yet, ...

Finding Time for Self-Care in the Chaos of the Holidays

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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it can also be a whirlwind of ...

25 Self-Care Tips for December

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The month of December often brings hustle and bustle as we celebrate various holidays and prepare to start a ...

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15 Ways to Express Gratitude

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Gratitude is much more than just saying “thank you” or “I’m grateful for you.” Practicing and living with gratitude ...

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Veteran Caregivers: The Hidden Heroes of Our Nation

Military Archives

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Veteran caregivers play a crucial role in supporting those who have served our country. Yet, when it comes to ...

10 Tips for First Responders to Maintain a Healthy Work Life Balance

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First responders face unique challenges that come with the demands of their stressful jobs, often leaving little room for ...

Finding a Way Forward: Navigating Life After the Death of a Spouse

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Losing a spouse is one of the most life-altering events a person can experience. For those left behind, feelings ...

Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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The unimaginable loss of a pregnancy or infant can leave a lasting impact on the lives of those involved. ...

Helping Them Heal: How to Support Someone with Survivor’s Guilt

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Supporting a loved one who is experiencing survivor’s guilt can be a delicate and challenging task. As a friend ...

Building Strong Foundations: A Guide to Infant Mental Health

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Infant mental health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of early development that establishes the foundation for a ...

Facing the Expectations of Motherhood

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Motherhood is often described as one of life’s most rewarding journeys, yet it comes with an overwhelming array of ...

How to Cope with a Traumatic Birth Experience

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Experiencing childbirth is often envisioned as a joyous and uplifting occasion, but for some parents, it can become a ...

Baby Blues v. Postpartum Depression: What’s The Difference?

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The journey into parenthood is often described as a beautiful yet challenging transition, with a whirlwind of emotions that ...

Bullying 101

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Each year, millions of students are bullied. A 2022 Pew Research study reported that 53% of U.S. teens say ...

Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Maternal mental health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare. A 2023 report from the Association of ...

Hobbies and Happiness

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Can hobbies really lead to happiness? Absolutely! Developing a new skill or hobby helps keep our minds sharp and ...

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Seasonal affective disorder and major depressive disorder: What’s the Difference?

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Have you ever felt down as the seasons change and the days get shorter? Or maybe you experience lingering ...

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Prioritizing Mental Health as a First Responder

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The day-to-day life of a first responder is much different than for the rest of us. Instead of worrying ...

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Navigating the Holidays as a Foster Parent

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Holidays can be an exciting time to celebrate and spend time with family, but for foster children, the holidays ...

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Feeling like a Fraud? It Might Be Imposter Syndrome

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Doubting our abilities, lacking confidence, or feeling incompetent in the workplace can be signs of imposter syndrome and it’s ...

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Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities

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When you think about your day-to-day life, going to work, participating in a hobby or spending time with friends ...

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How to Help Your Child Manage Back-to-School Anxiety

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The transition from summer vacation to returning to school can be anxiety-provoking because of the all the unknowns that ...

Tips for Supporting a Person with a Terminal Diagnosis

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Understandably, a person’s mental health can be deeply impacted when they are diagnosed with a terminal illness and a ...

Can EMDR Help Me?

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Thanks to ongoing education, information, and research regarding mental health, effective treatments continue to develop and make their way ...

Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness

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The United States Surgeon General recently identified loneliness as an epidemic and emphasized that the physical effects of loneliness ...

Understanding Panic Attacks

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Panic attacks are a common circumstance for many individuals. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is reported that up ...

Overcoming Barriers to Men’s Mental Health Care

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For many men, phrases like “toughen up” or “boys don’t cry” start in early childhood. This unhealthy narrative leads ...

Keeping Your Kids Mentally Healthy During the Summer

Health & Wellness

Summer is a great time to go on trips, host family gatherings and relax. And although many kids love ...

Busting Four Common Myths about Schizophrenia

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, approximately 2.4 million Americans are living with a schizophrenia diagnosis. Every ...

Postpartum Depression: What You Should Know

Health & Wellness

For most parents, the birth of a new child is one of the most exciting times in their lives. ...

Your Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You

Education

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Throughout history, mental illness has been seen as taboo or controversial and has been met with many stereotypes that ...

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Four Ways to Avoid Overdoing the Holidays

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For some, the season of giving might feel more like the season of stress. People typically celebrate the holidays ...

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How to maintain positivity through the holiday season

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The holiday season is often depicted as the best time of the year, but that doesn’t necessarily ring true ...

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Managing Estranged Relationships during the Holidays

Health & Wellness

There is a universal message heavily ingrained in our society for people to set aside their feelings for the ...

Mental Health Challenges for Men

Health & Wellness

Growing up, you hear the expressions, “rub some dirt on it” or “suck it up” when trying to express emotions through pain, sadness, ...

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Prioritizing Your Mental Health

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When someone experiences ongoing physical pain, they typically visit a primary care physician, and if that person experiences other ...

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How stress and burnout are bad for your mental health

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For many people, there is not enough time to devote to everything we want to accomplish in a given ...

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What is Gaslighting?

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Gaslighting is a buzzword term that has gained popularity in the past few years, but what does it mean? ...

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What is Trauma?

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Have you ever experienced an event that changed your life, and it still affects your well-being or day-to-day activities? ...

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Mental Health Tips for Step-Parents

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“Family” can hold a variety of meanings, roles, and relationships for everyone. One dynamic often overlooked is being a ...

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Mental Health Challenges and Tips for Older Adults

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For many, one of the perks of reaching the third age (ages 65 to 84) is pursuing retirement and ...

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What is Dissociation?

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Dissociation is the separation from sensory experiences, sense of self, or personal history resulting in feelings of being disconnected, ...

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Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community

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Those in the LGBTQ+ community are often met with significant barriers when seeking mental health treatment. According to The ...

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Talking to Children about Divorce

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Families don’t always stay together as originally planned, and for many, divorce becomes a challenging and emotional reality. When ...

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Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

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After a bad day at school or work, many people look forward to being home with someone or something they ...

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Our Nation’s Growing Mental Health Crisis: Time for Action

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the United States is likely more aware of mental health concerns than ...

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Talking to Your Children about Consent

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When a baby is born, friends and loved ones are often eager to hold, cuddle, or gently touch the ...

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Centerstone to Host Art Show Featuring Work From Youth

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is hosting an art show, The Pandemic Project: Processing the Pandemic ...

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Centerstone to Host Free, Virtual Flourish Open House Webinar for Families to Build Parenting Skills, Supports

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will host free, virtual Flourish Open House webinar on April 5 ...

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What is Bipolar Disorder and How Can We Help?

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Have you ever cycled through a wide range of emotions and assumed it was a small case of mood ...

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When the Support Person Needs Support

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If you’re anything like me, you are probably familiar with providing emotional support to some of the people in ...

Centerstone Receives Grant from Southern Illinois Leadership Institute to Purchase Family Strengthening Kits

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, received a $750 grant from the Southern Illinois Leadership Institute (SILI) ...

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Centerstone Receives Grant From Clearwave for Clients in Need

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, received a $2,500 grant from Clearwave Communications to help address Centerstone ...

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Mental Health Tips for Single Parents

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Families come in all shapes and sizes, including single-parent households headed by a widowed, divorced, or separated parent with ...

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What Do Social Workers Do?

Social Work

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When people think of social work, they often associate it with therapy or case management, but social work is ...

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Teens: How to Start a difficult Conversation With an Adult

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As a teenager, you probably have many questions about sex, your changing body, dating, friendships and mental health. You ...

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Helping Heal Heroes Together

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Supporting our nation’s heroes isn’t always just about supporting the hero. Sometimes it means ensuring those who are the ...

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Talk to Your Teens about Internet Safety

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Many things have a good and bad side. For teens, using the internet is known to have benefits as ...

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What is telehealth and how does it work?

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in mass quarantining around the world. Since such measures began, the increased isolation ...

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How to prevent your emotions from ruining your career

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There are two ways that your emotions can derail your career track. One way is to let your emotions ...

School-Based Therapy Is Helpful to Children

Children and Teens

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Child and adolescent years are filled with significant changes that can often impact one’s mental and physical health. Young ...

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Six Healthy Ways to Navigate Disagreements with your Partner

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Every person has had a disagreement with someone they love, but that does not mean it is the end ...

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The Importance of Connection through Meaningful Relationships

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From a young age, we are taught that we should not talk to strangers, but sometimes strangers become our ...

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Reduce the Stigma of Marriage Counseling

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There’s nothing else quite like the promise of spending the rest of your life with someone, but sometimes marriage ...

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10 Ways to Show Your Partner Appreciation

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There is an immense amount of pressure to perform grand romantic gestures for your partner on holidays and milestones. ...

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How to be a safe space for someone

Press Release

Have you noticed that people are brimming over with anger lately? One of the reasons for this is that ...

How to Talk to Your Teen about Dating

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Being a parent is one of the most challenging tasks in life, but parenting teenagers can be the ultimate ...

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Supporting those Achieving Recovery through Sober Living

Health & Wellness

Addiction is one of the hardest things a person might go through in their life. It can also be ...

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Using Art to Improve Mental Well-Being

Art Therapy

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When navigating life’s toughest moments, many people turn to familiar coping strategies such as talking with a trusted friend ...

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What are Intrusive Thoughts and Where do they Come From?

Intrusive Thoughts

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Have you ever thought about something that disturbed you or interrupted your peace? Did it ever sound like, you’re ...

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The Strength in Veterans Receiving Counseling

Health & Wellness

There are so many things that our nation’s service members put on the line or sacrifice for our freedom, ...

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How New Year’s resolutions impact mental health

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It’s that time of year again where we begin wrapping up and reflecting on our biggest accomplishments of the ...

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How Holiday Celebrations Can Bring You Happiness

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The holidays are all about celebrating the values that bring us together in life, such as our friends and ...

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What is Peer Pressure and Who is at Risk?

Health & Wellness

Have you ever done something you didn’t want to do in order to belong to a friend group or ...

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What is Jealousy and How to manage it?

Health & Wellness

Relationships take plenty of hard work and communication in order to thrive, but they are not always easy. Sometimes ...

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Managing Grief around the Holidays

Health & Wellness

The holidays are full of memories and traditions centered on family and friends. Unfortunately for some, the holidays might ...

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Navigating conversations about bullying and what to look for

Health & Wellness

Many of us look back on our time at school with fond memories, but those who were frequently bullied ...

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Keeping Your Children Safe for Halloween Celebrations

Health & Wellness

Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated holidays for fun festivities, but it might look a little different ...

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5 Ways to Boost your Productivity

Health & Wellness

It is next to impossible for anyone to be 100% productive or motivated at all times. Most people need ...

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Balancing Empathy and Self-Care

Health & Wellness

Do you cry when others cry? Do you find the news too difficult to watch at times? Are you ...

How stress management can benefit your physical and mental health

Health & Wellness

There are a multitude of reasons that people find themselves stressed in their daily life. Some points of stress ...

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The Beauty in Purposelessness

Health & Wellness

Throughout life, many of us are taught that our worth is equal to how much we produce and contribute. ...

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment through MAT

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Alcohol Use Disorder is a substance use disorder characterized as an inability to control the consumption of alcoholic substances ...

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Homelessness in America and How Centerstone is Helping

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People who are experiencing homelessness face many risks to their safety every day. Some of the biggest threats to ...

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Centerstone to present at A Healing State of Mind: From Crisis to Recovery for All

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Centerstone will present at A Healing State of Mind: From Crisis to Recovery for All by the National Alliance ...

Offering Support During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Domestic violence is defined as physical, mental, verbal, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse that takes place within an intimate ...

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Forgiving Family: Setting Healthy Boundaries

Health & Wellness

Have you seen the way that family is portrayed in television and films? Sometimes it can paint the picture-perfect ...

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Improving Children’s Mental Health through Healthy Encouragement

Health & Wellness

How often do you vocalize how proud you are of someone? It feels good to make people smile, but ...

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Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

Health & Wellness

Stressful situations happen to us all. Whether you are anxious about a new project at work, or are anticipating ...

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Your Service Still Matters

Health & Wellness

For many days now, countless people around the globe have been glued to their television and phone screens as ...

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What is Overdose?

Health & Wellness

Overdose is a life threatening situation requiring immediate emergency care that can result when someone ingests too much of ...

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Managing uncertainty during this new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

Health & Wellness

When the pandemic started back in early 2020, it was like we were shot out of a cannon. At ...

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The Power of Diverse Friendships

Health & Wellness

All healthy friendships require challenge for growth. When friends present ideas and thoughts that are different from each other, ...

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Improving Social Wellness to Strengthen Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Social wellness is a dimension of wellness that focuses on connection to help provide a sense of self-worth and ...

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Strengthening Mental Health in Summer

Tips and Life Hacks

Health & Wellness

Summer! Many of us view it as an exciting time to go out and do activities, take vacations, and ...

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The relationship between mental and physical health

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By Mandi Ryan, MSN, RN A widely-believed myth surrounding mental health is that it is less important than physical ...

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How to Say No

Stress

Health & Wellness

“Yes, of course I’ll help!” One of the kindest, yet most detrimental phrases out there. Many of us truly ...

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The Mental Health Benefits of Deep Friendship

Health & Wellness

We can’t live life fully alone – we all need some sort of support system. While our families can ...

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Dare to Improve Your Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Sometimes the things that we know will benefit us most are the hardest things to make ourselves do. Taking ...

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The Benefits of Exercising Mindfulness

Health & Wellness

Mindfulness is being aware of your own thoughts and feelings. According to Dr. Janet Taylor, Community Psychiatrist for Centerstone, ...

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Navigating trauma through creative expression

Press Release

By Kristine Nunn, LMFT Trauma experienced by children is now deemed a public health issue by the Centers ...

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How Alcohol Affects the Body and Mind

Health & Wellness

When taking a look at substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorders, it is important to know the facts. ...

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7 Ways to Support Teen Self-Esteem

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Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult for many teens to maintain good self-esteem. Even if your peers ...

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Pandemic fatigue and the state of mental health

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Mental Health Month is celebrated every May as a time to help eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness ...

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Mental Health Month Facts for May

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Mental Health Awareness Month (or Mental Health Month) is recognized in the United States each May and has been ...

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How to talk to children about parental substance use disorder

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A major concern for parents struggling with substance use disorder is how to talk to their children about their ...

Understanding Survivor’s Guilt

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Survivor’s guilt is a response to an event in which someone else experienced loss but you did not. While ...

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Letting go of anger and resentment

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When someone does something that harms or offends us, we often respond with anger. Feeling angry at upsetting situations ...

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The importance of being honest about mental health

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We all experience mental health challenges at different levels and different times. For some, mental illness is something they ...

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How stress affects you physically

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We know what goes on in our minds when we feel stressed. For some, stressful situations are met with ...

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7 Ways to Make Relaxation a Part of Your Recovery

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Practicing relaxation can mean more than deep breathing. Relaxation can help with strong feelings such as stress, anxiety and ...

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What bipolar disorder is, and what it isn’t

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Everyone experiences shifts in mood from time to time. These are often brought about by changes in circumstances, stress, ...

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How social workers help people

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Social workers are trained professionals who specialize in improving the quality of life and well-being of others. They do ...

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Connections Advisory Council set to meet March 30

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will host the quarterly Connections Advisory Council meeting on March 30 ...

Exercising positivity to maintain happiness

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We all want to be as happy and peaceful as we can be. Sometimes, right when we feel happy ...

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How to get good sleep

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Sleep is a vital part of every person’s daily routine as it provides a necessary recharge to your body ...

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Understanding self-injury

Health & Wellness

Putting oneself in a situation where they will be hurt, physically or emotionally, is against our basic instincts. Most ...

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How being kind to others helps you

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We all know the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated yourself.” From childhood, we ...

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Recovering from Online Infidelity

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Online infidelity is an affair through a digital platform or method, whether text, email, social media or anything else. ...

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How to Handle Conflict in Relationships

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No matter how perfect your partner may seem, there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. There will ...

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Mental Health Myths

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It’s no secret that there is a stigma surrounding mental health. The stigma effects people’s willingness to seek mental ...

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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

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The beginning of a new year always marks a time for establishing new goals and habits. There is an ...

Tips to Reduce Stress in 2021

Health & Wellness

Advertisements are filling the mail, decorations are mounting in the stores and the time for planning the events of ...

How to Let Go of the Past to Free Your Future

Health & Wellness

Before any great team plans their strategy for an upcoming big game, they review the events of past games. ...

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Making the holidays meaningful through tradition

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People, especially parents, often put in a tireless effort to make the holiday season special. We spend an enormous ...

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Managing alone time and loneliness during the holidays

Health & Wellness

For many, the holidays are filled with friends, family and constant celebration. People put socialization on overdrive and seem ...

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Gratitude: The Key to Recovery

Health & Wellness

By Mandy Hazel Centerstone Counselor and Case Manager November is a time many people set aside to express gratitude ...

Balancing Involvement to Support Children

Health & Wellness

As caregivers and parents, it is vital that we develop a healthy way to guide, nurture and support the ...

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Practicing Mindfulness to Reduce Holiday Stress

Health & Wellness

Not everyone approaches the holidays cheerfully. Some individuals see it as the most stressful time of the year. Common ...

Good vs. Bad Stress

Health & Wellness

Most people want to live life as stress-free as possible. We try to stay away from situations that we ...

Cyberbullying in the Digital World

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As communication technology continues to advance, people become increasingly connected through the web and social media. 95% of teens ...

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Supporting someone who comes out as LGBTQ+

Health & Wellness

Everyone holds multiple identities that are important to them. These identities have to do with one’s race, ethnicity, religion, ...

Crisis Care Crucial to Suicide Prevention

988 Lifeline

Health & Wellness

In 2021, nearly 48,000 people died by suicide, and it is currently the twelfth leading cause of death nationally. ...

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Finding balance as a college student

Health & Wellness

College is a time in life where people can experience the most freedom. This freedom comes with opportunities such ...

Giving yourself grace during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health & Wellness

As we continue living through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are pressures all around for everyone to use their ...

Centerstone Offers COVID-19 Relief through Tennessee Recovery Project

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Behavioral Health Team to Provide FREE Resource Connection, Short-Term Counseling in 21 Counties Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral ...

They are better off with you: Breaking down false beliefs about suicide

Health & Wellness

Suicide is in the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. A recent study showed that ...

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Parenting school-aged children during COVID-19

Tips and Life Hacks

Health & Wellness

As COVID-19 spread and schools closed their doors, parents of school-aged children had to adjust quickly. For many, the ...

Getting Substance Use Treatment while Maintaining your Regular Life: MAT Can Help!

Health & Wellness

There’s a great deal of misinformation out there when it comes to substance use disorder and getting help. The ...

Dealing with Mask Anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health & Wellness

One of the biggest adjustments we have all made during the COVID-19 pandemic is the incorporation of masks and ...

Managing Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Blog

By Mandy Hazel, Centerstone Counselor and Case Manager Most people are aware of the physical symptoms that can occur ...

Reducing Back-to-School Stress for Students

Health & Wellness

As we quickly approach the first, “first day of school” with COVID-19, we recommend proactive preparation to help ease ...

Centerstone Honors National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Health & Wellness

July is National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! At Centerstone, we recognize National BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of ...

Centerstone awarded $2,000,000 grant for trauma-focused treatment in Southern Illinois

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Centerstone was awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse ...

Centerstone to host video conference for parents in May

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will host a Parent Peers Empowering Parents (PPEP) meeting via video/telephone ...

Mental health matters, now more than ever before

Press Release

Mental Health Month has been observed in the United States every May since 1949. It’s a time for us, ...

Centerstone to participate in Giving Tuesday and Give STL Day

Events

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Centerstone is collecting donations to help clients continue services during this time. Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health ...

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5 Tips to Help Teens and Young Adults during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic is changing everyone’s life, but for teens and young adults, the changes are especially notable. They’re ...

7 Tips for Parents to Support their Children’s Mental Health

Health & Wellness

The coronavirus pandemic has many of us fearful for what’s to come next. The unknowns of the disease and ...

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Health & Wellness

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy based on the science of behavior and learning. Individuals who ...

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Mental Health Tips During COVID-19

Health & Wellness

In this new video, Dr. Jodie Robison, Executive Director of Centerstone’s Military Services, provides her suggestions for maintaining positive ...

Improving Access to Mental Health Care in Tennessee

Press Release

Thousands of Tennesseans are in a mental health care gap – which means they have barriers (such as cost ...

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Centerstone receives $2.1 million grant from Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation

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New funding will lead to a collaborative effort to improve the health of children and communities in Southern Illinois ...

It’s time for Congress to establish a national mental health crisis number

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First published on TheHill.com. The success of 9-1-1, our nation’s emergency service hotline, is undeniable. In an instant, Americans ...

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Changing the Narrative Around Mental Health in the Military

Press Release

Many values are instilled in service members from their earliest days in basic military training and boot camp. Some ...

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Centerstone Receives $175,000 Grant from Kendrick Foundation to Support School-Based Therapy in Indiana

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Centerstone recently received a $175,000 philanthropic grant from The Kendrick Foundation in Morgan County, Ind., to support school-based therapy ...

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Centerstone Featured in TIME Magazine’s Health Innovation Issue

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“They’re Going To Pull Out All The Stops” ~ Becky Stoll, vice president for crisis and disaster management for ...

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Regional CEO Melissa Larkin-Skinner speaks about mental health leadership

Press Release

Melissa Larkin-Skinner, Regional CEO of Centerstone based in Florida, was the special guest on “The #PopHealth Show” with Anthony ...

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How to Get Your Life Back Into Balance

Health & Wellness

Do you ever find yourself feeling exhausted or overwhelmed? Most people are busy with family, work, hobbies, or community ...

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What are mood swings and how to manage them

Health & Wellness

Experiencing a fluctuation of emotion for long periods is known as a mood swing. Some indications that you might ...

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Mental Health Needs Its Own 3-Digit Hotline

Press Release

At a young age, most people know to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. For someone amid a mental health ...

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Centerstone Launches New Treatment Therapies for Depression

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Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, has introduced new therapies for individuals seeking treatment for severe depression. ...

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5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Mental Health Treatment

Health & Wellness

We see and hear about it all the time. When wrestling with issues from addiction to depression to PTSD ...

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Schizophrenia and Thought Disorders

Health & Wellness

The onset of serious psychotic symptoms was sudden and dramatic for George, a 51-year old man living with schizoaffective ...

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Centerstone Advocates for CCBHCs, Meets with Senate Leader McConnell

Press Release

Recently, Centerstone staff members joined the National Council for Behavioral Health in Washington, D.C. to advocate for The Excellence ...

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Mental Health Mythbusting

Health & Wellness

In the more than seven decades since the first observance of Mental Health Month, stigma surrounding mental health issues ...

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Kathryn Graber Honored as Child Advocate of the Year

Press Release

Centerstone’s Kathryn Graber was recently honored by Manatee Children’s Services as the James Wischer Child Advocate of the Year! ...

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Centerstone’s April Newsletter

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The April issue of Centerstone’s Health + Wellness YOU is now available for viewing online, featuring lots of timely ...

Trauma Informed System of Care Conference in Illinois

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Speakers have been announced and registration is now open for the Trauma Informed System of Care Conference, co-hosted by ...

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Seeking Clients for Illinois Grant Program

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Centerstone is seeking new clients to enroll in a new grant funded program. The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic ...

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Centerstone Launches New Autism Service

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Centerstone has launched Centerstone Autism Services: Think! Learn! Explore! (CASTLE), an intensive, evidence-based therapy program for children between the ...

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Peer Support Services at Capitol Hill in Nashville

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Centerstone Peer Support Services staff and clients took part in Behavioral Health Day at Capitol Hill in Nashville on ...

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How to Support Sexual Trauma Survivors

Health & Wellness

Every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted. The probability that you know someone who has experienced sexual trauma is ...

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Centerstone Takes Home Award

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The Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) honored Centerstone with their Community Friend Award at the Phoenix Art Gala held ...

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Three Ways Elected Leaders Can Change Healthcare

Health & Wellness

We are witnessing the first reduction in life expectancy for young American adults since the 1960s as a result ...

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Living in Uncertain Times: Coping With a New “Normal”

Health & Wellness

Stress is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. We are living in an uncertain time where stress is ...

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31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health in May

Health & Wellness

Mental Health Month comes around every May – usually when the weather is just starting to become nice in ...

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Four Steps to Improved Mental Health

Health & Wellness

One in five Americans has a treatable mental illness, and we all experience stress. The American Academy of Family ...

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Changing Health Care for the Better

Health & Wellness

Leaders on Capitol Hill are, once again, poised to turn their attention to health care reform. While headlines about ...

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Toxic Relationships

Physical Health

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Some people think of a “toxic relationship” as one that involves abuse, but it can be more subtle and ...

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Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For individuals ...

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How to Support Someone Experiencing Loss