How to Support Those with a Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this is a perfect time to raise awareness about mental illness. Let’s start
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Effects of Alcohol on Mental Health
Alcohol and mental health are closely connected. There are many reasons why people may drink. It is incorporated into celebrations,
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Financial Stress and Mental Health
If you find yourself constantly worried about money, you are not alone. Many people are impacted by financial stress. There
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Struggling with mental health issues? You are not alone!
NAMI Topeka is Topeka’s voice on mental illness and mental health: People working together to improve lives and outcomes through
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How does Loneliness Affect Mental Health?
Loneliness is a universal common emotion that everyone experiences. The month of February can be a challenging time for some,
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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
During different seasons in people’s lives, they may experience periods of sadness or not feeling like their usual selves. Someone
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How I Took Control of My Health
I was misdiagnosed in 1997 and spent nearly 2 decades sick and in ill health because I was overmedicated with
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Practice Gratitude this Thanksgiving to Improve Mental Health
The holiday season is just around the corner. For many, this time of year can come with challenges of sadness,
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The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder on Mental Health
Do the shorter days of winter and fall make you feel ‘blue’? It’s normal to have some days when you
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Mental Health Strategies for the Holiday Season
Holidays got you feeling down? You’re not alone. The holiday season often brings a lot of anxiety, stress, depression, or
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