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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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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National Suicide Month: Suicide Affects Everyone, Including Celebrities

Suicide and Celebrities National Suicide Month is September and 2018, in particular, has been an incredibly hard year for society across…

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National Safety Month: Seeking Help For Substance Abuse on and off the Job

Who is affected? June is National Safety Month, an observance organized by the National Safety Council (NSC) with the goal of…

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National Recovery Month: How to Be Successful in Recovery

How to Be Successful in Recovery September is National Recovery Month, initiated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration….

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