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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The mental health benefits of practicing gratitude
Ever wonder why people encourage us to focus on and cultivate an “attitude of gratitude”? Quite simply, it’s because it
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3 Most Neglected Areas of Self-Care During Trauma, Stress, and Loss
When thrust into survival mode, self-preservation dominates all we think and do. The mandate is to simply do whatever it
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Surge Capacity and How to Overcome It
Ever heard of surge capacity? Neither had I, until a dear friend posted an article that captured my interest and
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Take Steps to Reduce Effects of Prolonged Stress
When experiencing stress, our bodies respond by entering the fight or flight phase in which the pulse quickens, muscles tense,
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15 Practical Ways to Fit More Time Into Your Day
One of the most common complaints that professionals have in the 21st century is how little time there is in
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Summer is the time to let yourself be creative
With school out, vacations sweeping by, and summer activities getting fully underway, the summer season can start to feel a
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Connecting With Mental Health: Online Resources
Trying to find useful online resources for your mental health needs can be overwhelming and confusing. With so much information
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24 for Life Positively Impacts Participants Life
24 for Life is a Diabetes Prevention Program currently being offered in Shawnee and Lyon counties. This program focuses on
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