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Mental Health Getting Infusion of State Funds
FLORIDA IS 49th IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Now comes the time when those who crafted Florida’s 2024-25 budget will be […]
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How To Tell Your Employer You Need Time Off For Detox Treatment
Your Situation: You’ve got an addiction, commonly known as substance abuse. You are determined to beat it, to get well. […]
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Nutrition and Mental Health
Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for our health and well-being. A balanced diet can help us prevent […]
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Halloween Unmasks Mental Health Concerns
Ask anyone what images they conjure up at the mention of Halloween, and chances are their replies will run the […]
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“How Are You?” Fair Game in Politics?
Is ‘How Are You?’ An Unfair Question in Politics? The question has gone viral: Should questions about the mental health […]
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The Adderall Shortage – Why It’s Happening, Updates & When Will It End?
Since October 2022, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an official shortage of Adderall and related prescription medications. According […]
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When Is It a Quirk & When Is It Mental Illness?
Mental illnesses and quirks may overlap as both involve unique or unusual behaviors. While one person may seem quirky and […]
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Is Ozempic/Wegovy Causing Suicidal Ideations?
This blog contains a discussion on suicide. If you believe that you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, […]
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The Negative (& Positive) Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media platforms’ invention and meteoric rise have revolutionized how we communicate with others and perceive the narrative of our […]
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Us as Adults
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines childhood trauma as “the experience of an event by a child that […]
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