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Dream Analysis: An Untapped Tool for Anxiety Relief

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Understanding Dream Interpretation and Its Role in Reducing Anxiety Dream interpretation, often sidelined in contemporary therapeutic practices, presents a straightforward yet profound avenue to combat stress and anxiety. It allows us to delve into our subconscious, uncovering insights that promote emotional clarity and well-being. This guide will illuminate the fundamentals of dream interpretation, its link […]

Adulthood Is a Gift: An Interview with “Sarah’s Scribbles” Cartoonist and Illustrator Sarah Andersen

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Welcome back, Sarah Andersen. We’ve been keeping a close eye on her journey along with millions of her followers since our first interview with her eight years ago. As you can imagine, a lot has happened in Sarah’s world since then. We caught back up with Sarah to hear her perspectives on work, life, and […]

Wishing I had started celebrating Pride long before I did…

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As Pride Month approaches, I reflect back on the first Pride event my family ever attended. It was the most joyous, uplifting, and positive event, and we’ve looked forward to every opportunity to support and be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community ever since. Prior to that year, we hadn’t exposed our children to any […]

The Evolving Role of Peer Support in Mental Health Recovery: A New Perspective on Healing

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When it comes to mental health recovery, there’s something profoundly powerful about connecting with someone who’s been in your shoes and can relate to what you’re going through. This article explores the expanding role of peer support in mental health recovery, an effort led by individuals who themselves have faced mental health challenges. In this […]

Holistic Approaches to Mental Health: Integrative Healing for Emotional Well-being

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In today’s fast-paced world, the need for holistic approaches to mental health has never been more critical. A holistic approach to health looks at an individual as a whole person where mind, body, and spirit are connected and influence each other. Imagine your well-being as a puzzle, where each piece represents a different aspect of […]

15 Self-Care Ideas for Fantastic Health You Wish You Knew Sooner

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In today’s fast-paced world, where we measure our happiness with productivity, it is easy to get burned out quickly. While it’s okay to work on goals and achievements, it’s also important to take some time out to care for your well-being. This article will explore 15 ideas to help you take self-care into your own […]

How Alcohol Affects The Brain

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Alcohol consumption is a common activity at social gatherings, celebrations, and everyday life for many people. Understanding how alcohol affects the brain is crucial for making informed decisions about consumption. From impairing judgment to impacting memory and motor skills, the effects of alcohol on the brain can be far-reaching and profound. Let’s explore the neuroscience […]

Gen Z Mental Health Epidemic: Can Telehealth Be The Solution?

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“I feel like I am constantly drowning in pressure. School, peers, social media, the future… It’s overwhelming.” The statement is by a high-schooler from Generation Z (aka Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012). It paints a stark picture of a generation grappling with an unprecedented mental health crisis. It’s not uncommon for Gen Zers […]

It’s Not a Rampaging Hippo, It’s a Towel: The Anxiety/Avoidance Cycle and How to Break It

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I won’t be able to handle it. It’s too risky. Better to be safe than sorry. I had just washed my hands at my sister’s house and was staring at the towel hanging between the sink and the shower. It looked like it might be wet, so I knew someone else had used that towel. […]

Parents of Struggling Teens: Choose Carefully When Selecting a Therapeutic Boot Camp, Boarding School, or Wilderness Program

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June 26th, 2010. I was running on little to no sleep. Suddenly, I was shaken awake, still a little drunk. I was able to focus on my parents. But there was someone else, an older man. My parents were crying. I may have been in shock, but I was not stupid. I had heard of […]