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From Despair to Hope: Changing the Consequences of Despair

As Mental Health Month winds down, it's clear that efforts to educate each other about the effects of mental illness must continue each and every day. Not just each May, but every day. I recently read a blog post from

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Six Things to Do with Your Teen When Watching '13 Reasons Why'

It’s no secret that the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” has generated a lot of buzz – not just among its teenage audience, but among school leaders and parents, too. The series focuses on a

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Anxious, Concerned and in Crisis? Good Listeners are a Call Away

Everyone experiences anxiety or depression now and again. Things happen - breakups, failing a test or not getting a promotion at work, for example - that just make us feel down in the dumps. It's when those feelings

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Before it Starts: Preventing Addiction

We've seen a lot in the news over the past several weeks about the effects of addiction. Opiates and other drugs - not to mention alcoholism and other addictions - are taking their toll. The media are filled with

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Protective Factors: Reducing Brain Damage from Toxic Stress

by Guest Bloggers Nikki Zellin, Jill Hyunh, and Connie Harrison of Beech Acres Parenting Center Sports!  We are a county passionate about our sports teams & in support of our athletes. Despite this

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Eating Disorders: It's Not WHAT You Eat, it's How You See Yourself

February is Eating Disorders Month. If you didn't know that, you're probably not alone. But even if you don't hear much about what constitutes an eating disorder, they are very real and have a big effect on the lives of

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