Category Archives: Mental Health

The baby blues

There are many things that can trigger depression. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a job. And surprisingly, the birth of a baby or maybe a combination of things. For many people, the sadness and grief passes … Continue reading

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The challenges of ADHD

I was happy to see this article that gives some very real and helpful tips for helping kids/teens to deal with ADHD. From eating right to getting plenty of sleep there are many factors that can make life either easier … Continue reading

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Do they laugh to hide their tears and fears?

I have to say that I have personal experience with this. Many years ago I lived with a man who was one of the funniest people I had ever met. He was also one of the unhappiest. Daily life was … Continue reading

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The value of Equine Therapy for Vets

The men and women who serve our country are our greatest heroes. They leave family and friends and put their lives on the line so that we can live our lives in safety and freedom. Yet, when they come back … Continue reading

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‘Mindfulness’ and everyday living

In our rush, rush, busy, multi-tasking lives, it is easy to get caught up in what you will be doing next “gotta remember to pick up the dry cleaning. The dog is due for shots. What will we have for … Continue reading

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When does ‘collecting’ become ‘hoarding’?

The Mayo Clinic has explored this question with some very interesting insights. Among the facts that they share is about 75 percent of the time, hoarding occurs in conjunction with other mental issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol dependence, … Continue reading

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Body Image and Depression

Our society has created a very unhealthy, even deadly image of what we should look like. This new study explores the connection between male self image and depression. Sadly, the findings indicate that boys and men suffer from our society’s … Continue reading

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ADHD is not just a childhood condition

Most of the time when we are talking about someone with ADHD we are talking about children or teens, but the truth is that many adults deal with this mental health issue. In an interesting article ‘ADHD: it’s not just … Continue reading

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We Need to Do Better with Mental Health Screenings

We hear about bullying and violence in our schools almost daily. I’m not sure what it is going to take. This article ‘Controversy plagues school mental health screenings’ talks about the fact that schools screen for all types of physical issues, but … Continue reading

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When Anxiety Rules Your Life

Ok, so all of us, at one time or another, feel anxious about something. Life is full of things that push us out of and past our comfort zone. It’s part of life. However, for many, the anxiety becomes overwhelming. … Continue reading

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