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A Fresh Start: Nurturing Mental Wellness in the New Year
As we step into the dawn of a new year and looking for a fresh start, many of us embark on a journey of self-improvement and wellness. While setting resolutions is a common tradition, cultivating mental health should be at the forefront of our goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for maintaining mental…
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Better Sleep, Anxiety Relief, and Mental Health with Neurofeedback
Life is stressful and can cause anxiety, which also can cause sleep problems. This month we explore the use of neurofeedback for relief.
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Holiday stress and how to navigate it with chronic illness
The holiday season, often celebrated as a time of joy and togetherness, can inadvertently bring about heightened stress levels that impact individuals on various fronts. For those managing chronic illnesses, the intersection of holiday stress and health becomes a particularly nuanced challenge. There is an intricate relationship between stress and chronic illness, underscoring the importance…
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Black/African Americans and Mental Health
Why is it that members of the black community are less likely to seek services for mental health? Is it the mistrust in healthcare professionals? Stigma? Cultural barriers? Lack of access? Or is it the safety nest of relying on family, friends and the religious community? Whatever it may be how do we fix it?…
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Finding an Approach in Coping with Trauma
There are many symptoms of trauma. It can be seen as a constant search for a threat that cannot be found, difficulty sleeping, hyperarousal, constriction in the physical body, flashbacks, and disassociation. some individuals experience reduced ability to cope with stress and mood swings. What is trauma? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth edition –…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness month, and we want to bring more awareness to this aspect of depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression where significant mood and behavior changes happen with the changes in the seasons, usually late fall or early winter and improve in the spring and summer, or…
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Native americans and HealthCare
This month our Chronic Illness specialist discusses Native Americans history with healthcare from traditions to today in honor of Indigenous People Heritage Awareness month.
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Breast Cancer and its Impact on Mental Health
As October ends, our Chronic Illness specialist wanted to take a moment to discuss breast cancer in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our clinician identifies types of breast cancers, treatments, and the impact on mental health. Our specialist also provides strategies in coping with mental health factors.
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Benefits of Breathing and Laughing
This month, our clinician reminds us to take a moment in these trying times for self-care through deep breaths and laughter.
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Benefits of Yoga and Movement to Mental health
Close your eyes and notice if you are carrying any stress in your body in this moment. Maybe in the jaw or stomach? Now, try to create space around the tension or stress by sending the energy of the breath around the tension. Breath regulation is beneficial in allowing people to slow down into what…