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What Is Burnout?
Stress is something that everyone experiences at one time or another. It can be challenging to balance one's endurance for normal stressful experiences while still knowing how much stress is too much. Stress can be beneficial, as it can motivate individuals to perform...
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The Long-Term Effects of Adderall Addiction
Adderall is a type of prescription stimulant in the class of drugs called amphetamines. Amphetamines are used to improve mood, focus, and energy. They are commonly prescribed to treat narcolepsy and ADHD, otherwise known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder....
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How Can I Be More Productive During the Winter Months?
With the winter months quickly approaching, it is important to address the negative health effects that accompany the change of seasons. Physically, winter is the peak of flu season, along with the typical common cold. Emotionally, the reduced level of sunlight during...
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The Mental Health Benefits of Serving Others
Many people may already understand the benefits associated with serving others. You may have experienced the benefits of helping others in your own life such as feelings of well-being, purpose, and happiness. There are still many people that may have not experienced...
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What Does Wellness Mean to You?
Wellness is typically defined as a state of good health, especially mental or physical health. Wellness is not something that is achieved naturally; it involves an active pursuit of betterment, taking concrete steps to achieve overall well-being. It is a term commonly...
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The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
It may seem impossible to have a positive mindset when you are experiencing hardships, but we all know that having a positive outlook during difficult times can lead to greater well-being. With that being said, there are times when positivity, if taken to the extreme,...
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How Do I Find Purpose in My Life?
Mental health recovery can be a long and exhausting process. Mental illness and addiction often result in a loss of identity and self. It can be hard enough to find purpose in your life without experiencing mental illness or addiction, and it may only become more...
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Moving Beyond the Stigma of Taking Medication for Mental Health
Mental health stigma continues to affect individuals in a number of negative ways. Stigma keeps people from considering treatment, blocks access to treatment, and ultimately serves as a barrier to recovery. Little progress has been made to change not only the stigma...
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Is My Therapist Right for Me?
Therapy is a valuable tool to help you manage mental health conditions, recover from addiction, or work through trauma. The stigma that surrounds mental health treatment can act as a barrier for individuals to get the help that they may need. If you are new to mental...
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What Is Equine Therapy?
Animals can offer an incredible amount of emotional support and contribute to an increased sense of well-being. Many people have experienced this through pet-owner relationships and service animal experiences. Beyond this, a variety of different animals have been used...
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