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Four Ways Mental Health is Commonly Shamed

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and since 1949, organizations across the United States have been actively trying to promote awareness...

NBA is Taking A Stance Against Mental Health Stigma

NBA is Taking A Stance Against Mental Health Stigma In support of Mental Health Awareness Month and in support of its...

Facts & Stats Behind Xanax

Xanax, formally know as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine, that is used to treat anxiety disorders including panic disorder. It is...

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The Difference Between Self-Harm and Attempted Suicide

Self-harm, also known as non suicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID), involves deliberately inflicting physical harm on oneself to cope with emotional distress....

National Suicide Prevention Week: September 9-15th 2018

September 9-15th is National Suicide Prevention week organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “If you have experienced the suicide...

EMDR for Substance Abuse Treatment

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was originally discovered as an approach to work with traumatic events. The American psychologist...

National Suicide Prevention Day 2018: Mental Health First Aid

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the United States and is the second leading cause of...

The Five Different Types of Alcohol Abuse Profiles

Alcohol abuse is more complicated than merely drinking too much. According to Penn State researchers, there may be five separate types...

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Drugs of Abuse: Distinguishing Meth, Heroin, and Xanax

Methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax are all distinct drugs that have different impacts on the body and mind. Methamphetamine, otherwise known as...

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This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and this content is to provide an overall understanding of mental health disorders. These disorders are very complex, and this post does not take into account the unique circumstances for every individual. For specific questions about your health needs or that of a loved one, seek the help of a healthcare professional.

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