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Raising Mental Health Awareness During the Holiday Season
Mental health disorders differ from holiday blues Although the holiday blues are a real phenomenon, the consequences associated with the holiday…
Read MoreImpact & Statistics of Prescription Pill Addiction
Prescription pill abuse involves more than opioids and other pain medications. Three large classes of prescription pills that are commonly abused…
Read MorePharming: Pill Parties for Teens
Unauthorized use of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by teenagers is a growing national problem. This latest trend in drug abuse by…
Read MoreHow to Successfully Navigate the Holiday Season if You’re Alone
The holiday season can be joyous for many but can be triggering for individuals who are alone, who recently lost a…
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Pervasive development disorders, now formally called autism spectrum disorders are a group of childhood disorders characterized by problems…
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The “Halloween Scaries” and Bullying
As we approach Halloween, many individuals will dress up in costumes as an innocent ploy to mock and bully mental health…
Read MoreHorticulture Therapy for Mental Illness
May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness and breaking down the stigmas for mental health disorders…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Eating Disorders and Self-Injury
Eating Disorders and Self-Injury Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorders, bulimia nervosa or orthorexia seldom occur independently of…
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Oppositional Defiance Disorder: More Than a Tantrum
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a recurrent pattern of angry/irritable…
Read MoreNutrition and Substance Abuse
Proper nutrition and hydration are key to the substance abuse healing process because they help restore physical and mental health and…
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