Category Archives: Mental Health

Is a very small part of the brain what makes us human?

Brain scans show that the frontal pole prefrontal cortex is unique to humans. This is the area that allows us to multi-task and has us considering the consequences of the things we do.  In this interesting article researchers talk about how … Continue reading

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Kids, Suicide and Guns

I’m not going to get up on a soapbox and start talking ‘anti-gun,’ but I do think that this study that point out that “suicide is the No. 3 cause of death for children and youths aged 10 to 24” … Continue reading

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1.27.14 Tip of the Week – The Most Important Inheritance is Love

We all want to provide well for our families, and to leave them something when we die. But the most important thing we can leave them is not money or possessions. Your legacy as a loving member of the family will … Continue reading

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The Painful Secret

Reading article, which tells the story about Marli Brown, a woman who suffered from extreme mental health issues for over 20 years before seeking help breaks my heart. She worked very hard to hide her pain, suffering in silence as she … Continue reading

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Another example of a program using Equine Therapy

This AP article about a Mississippi Addiction Treatment program shares how they integrate Equine Therapy to help residents heal. We love to see these stories! In our own program we are working with children, teens and adults. We are doing … Continue reading

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Equine Therapy is helping so many people!

Here is another article talking about how powerful work with horses can be in healing our lives! We work with children as young as 4, teens, adults and even seniors. Our sessions are all about the client’s specific goals and … Continue reading

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Young children aren’t immune to negative body image messages

It’s hard to believe, but new research is indicating that girls as young as 3 have already learned that being ‘fat’ is a bad thing. In this article researchers note that given a choice, three year old girls will state … Continue reading

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Failure to diagnose Bipolar Disorder

Folks, our mental health care system is failing in so many ways! This article by David Rogers, Daily News Staff Writer, specifically looks at the failure to diagnose Bipolar Disorder and the cost of this failure. There are lots of … Continue reading

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Anxiety and Uncertainty as a Plus

Look, life is full of things that are challenging. Without challenges we would not grow or develop strength or depth of character. It’s really a matter of how you view and deal with challenges that will make or break you. … Continue reading

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Do we need to find a cure for Autism?

Temple Grandin will tell you that we would not be better off if.  In this article she is quoted as saying that ‘Half of Silicon Valley’s got mild autism,’ and she will be quick to tell you that we need … Continue reading

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