Category: Depression

What is Psychosocial Rehabilitation???

Nov 21, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens

Through work with horses, Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy provides social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning as well as a mental health intervention called Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), but what the heck is that?! I found this really good explanation and wanted to share it with you. ‘PSR is an interactive, skills-driven service that assists children…
A Link Between Technology and Depression?

Nov 16, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, In my opinion, Mental Health, OCD, Teens

We have all seen it. A child, a teen, or even an adult who seems unable to walk away from the computer/cell phone or other electronic device. I think most of us already recognize that this is a problem. The person becomes more and more isolated and less and less engaged with the world and…
Holiday Challenges for Those with Special Needs

Nov 7, 2017

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Teens

Yes, it is the season! So many wonderful events. School programs, family get-togethers, special events, snow and time off from our daily routines. So much excitement, yet so many opportunities for things to go badly! These can be challenging times for adults. You are running around, trying hard to get everything done. Eating things that…
Let’s Talk Honestly About Mental Health

Oct 25, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Teens

Come on. Let’s be honest. All of us know someone, a family member, a friend, a coworker, a child in the neighborhood, who is living with a mental health issue. It may be something mild that is managed by interventions such as visits with a therapist and/or medications, or it may be more serious and…
10th Leading Cause of Death in the US

Oct 24, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Seniors Program, Teens

Suicide. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Men, women, teens and children are taking their lives at an alarming rate. Our family, our friends, our neighbors, our coworkers and people we pass on the street. And it is happening all across the country. However, in this report, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) finds that it…
A Combination of Mental Health Issues

Oct 15, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Teens

For many people, it is not just one mental health issue they are dealing with. The issues can ‘tag team’ you till you feel just completely overwhelmed. In this Forbes piece by author Amulya Malladi, she shares her experience of struggling with both anxiety and depression and in her book The Copenhagen Affair she explores…
Family, Friends, Neighbors and Co-Workers

Oct 10, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens

The evidence is in and we are NOT doing a good job! Today is World Mental Health Day and according to Fortune, the statistics show that most adults struggling with mental health issues are not receiving the support they need. Look, chances are good that you know someone who is struggling. A child with ADHD.…
There Are Many Options For Dealing With Anxiety

Oct 8, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Children’s issues, Depression, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Seniors Program, Teens

Everyone is different. Some deal with setbacks and challenges, brushing it off and moving on. Other people need to rebound and still others may get stuck in a place of pain and fear. For some a good friend to talk to may be enough to get them back on track. A skilled therapist can help…
How Do We Deal With These Troubling Times?

Oct 3, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Children’s issues, Depression, Grief, Mental Health, PTSD, Seniors Program, Teens

On a good day life has its challenges. We run late, we end up in traffic, we forget to do something we needed to, we get home to discover that the dog chewed up a shoe, we can’t get excited about anything for dinner and don’t get to bed as early as we like. That’s…
Horses Helping People Heal

Sep 11, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens

We KNOW that work with horses can help people heal, because we SEE IT every day with the clients we work with, but it is so encouraging to hear about other programs that are partnering with horses to help others. This is a great story from the Char-Koosta News, about how Amanda Held, an Equine…