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When the Days Get Shorter: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Winter is well on its way, and while this time of year can offer cozy moments and holiday traditions, it can also be a difficult season for many Southwest Ohio residents. The combination of cold weather, more time

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Mental Illness Isn't a Moral Failing. Here's Why

May 6, 2025  |  Counseling, Mental health, Mindfulness

Mental illness is not rare. In the U.S., more than one in five adults live with a mental health condition. Yet conversations around mental health are still met with judgment and misunderstanding. As a result, far too

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3 Tips for Supporting Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health

March 3, 2025  |  connection, coping, Counseling, mental health

When someone you love is struggling with their mental health, it’s natural to feel confused or overwhelmed. You may want to jump into action and find a way to make them feel better. Or, you may hesitate to reach

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Find Help Find Hope

We all deal with them. Anxiousness, depression, and general "blah's" are part of life. SOMEthing will always make us feel a range of emotions from extreme glee to downright depressed. And most of us will bounce back

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I never really thought I was depressed. It just felt like a normal "down" feeling - something like I felt when I got a tough job review or someone said something negative about something I thought was a nice gesture.

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Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Month

The world is dealing with a lot right now. Coronavirus has taken over lives - more accurately, it's upended them. And while we try to make sense of what our new "normal" will be, people are finding ways to cope with the

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