Category Archives: Addiction

Concerns Rise About Teenage Depression, Especially in Girls

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Laurie

There has recently been a lot more press about teen depression. From the thought-provoking series ’13 Series,’ to more coverage in the news about teen suicide, we are becoming more aware and understandably more concerned about teen depression. The Washington … Continue reading →

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N.E.A.T. Receives Recognition for Service to the Community

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Laurie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Horse Therapy Business Wins Cash Award, Vows To Pay It Forward With Senior Program WASHOE VALLEY, NV, May 11, 2017 — Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) received a generous donation from the Northern Nevada chapter of … Continue reading →

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PTSD is NOT Just Something That Happens to Veterans

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Laurie

We are only now starting to acknowledge the terrible consequences for so many people who have experienced trauma in their lives. PTSD can be severely debilitating and can actually be a death sentence if threatening. One of the things about … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting New Information PTSD

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Laurie

It is always been interesting that some people, no matter what happens in their lives seem to bounce back. Whether it is the loss of a job, some kind of illness or accident, or even the loss of a loved … Continue reading →

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What Teens Are Really Saying

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Laurie

The recent TV series ’13 Reasons Why’ has brought a lot of attention to teen suicide. This is a very difficult subject for teens, parents and frankly, all of us. It is heartbreaking to think that anyone so young is … Continue reading →

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ADHD is Complicated

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Laurie

Usually a first line of treatment for children struggling with ADHD is medication. The though goes ‘if we can just get them to sit still and focus, they will do better’. Therefore it surprising and a bit alarming, that this … Continue reading →

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Many Teens Are Struggling

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Laurie

Our world is full of challenges and stress! Teens today are often more aware and engaged in what is going on in the world. We may not be aware that they are watching us and noting when we are concerned … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Depression Steal Your Life

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Laurie

Elite Daily has published a very insightful piece by Syrah London on Mental Health. She shares some of her personal experiences in living with depression, though many of them may be universal. Depression can happen to anyone at any age, … Continue reading →

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WHO ‘depression as the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide’

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Laurie

In our lifetime, we will all have to deal with feelings of sadness and grief. Things don’t work out the way we want. We are let down. People we love pass from our lives. All of these situations can be … Continue reading →

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Work With Horses Can Help With Healing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laurie

We love seeing so many programs, all around the world, offering a path to healing through work with horses. From traditional ‘therapeutic riding’ programs, that focus on physical and cognitive challenges to traveling programs that help people by bringing miniature … Continue reading →

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