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Text or Call, Someone's Ready to Listen

June 13, 2018 | Emotional wellbeing, Mental illness, Suicide awareness, Suicide prevention

It was a rough week last week. We lost two great talents - one from the fashion world, the other from the culinary arts. Yet, the deaths by suicide of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have - if anything good is to come

Do you already have an opioid alternative at home?

July 23, 2018 | Addiction, Counseling, Emotional wellbeing, Exercise, Heroin, Opiates, Recovery, Rx drugs, Treatment

The idea of a prescription opiate to treat chronic or acute pain may be good for some, but for those folks who aren't keen on them and want to look to something else for help, it might already be in their medicine

'13 Reasons Why': Parents and Kids Need to Talk About the Series

May 25, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health month, Mental illness, Recovery, Rx drugs, Suicide awareness, Suicide prevention, Trauma

Season 2 of the widely discussed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" is out, and - like the first season - is generating a lot of discussion. This time around, it seems to be starting out with a more positive tone. You

Mindfulness - A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body 

May 14, 2018 | Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Mental health month, Mindfulness, Recovery, Treatment

Experts recommend mindfulness for everything from  maximizing workouts to managing anxiety. But, you may wonder, what exactly  is mindfulness and how does one practice it? Like a car that needs regular

'In Our Own Voice' gives voice to mental illness

April 23, 2018 | Coping, Mental health, Mental health month, Mental illness, NAMI, Partners, Recovery, Trauma

Gayle Sisson always loved public speaking. But she never thought that love would lead her to talking about her own mental health issues in public. She’s been talking about them to various groups now for the past six

Alcohol Breath Tests: How Do They Work?

April 16, 2018 | Alcohol, Alcoholic, Counseling, Drinking, Police, Recovery, Sobriety

You've likely read a lot about sobriety checkpoints. News accounts usually showcase officers at a specified location stopping cars as they come through, administering a breathalyzer test to ensure people aren't driving