Category Archives: Mental Health

Tip of the week 1.14.14 There Are Second Chances

This is another habit I want to get back into! Every week we post a new ‘Tip of the Week’. These tips come from the books ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families’ and ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy … Continue reading

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When does unhappiness become depression?

Most of us have, at one time or another, felt unhappy with how things are going in our lives. We might wake up and think “man, I just don’t want to go to work today” or “gee, I wish the … Continue reading

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Helping teens with ADHD lead more normal lives

The teen years are so challenging. Our teens may still cling to us in many instances, looking for safety in routines and rules, yet they want to spread their wings and begin the preparations for being an adult. Teens with … Continue reading

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PTSD in our daily lives

Most of us are able to understand when someone returning from combat is suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It might make sense to us that someone who has experienced a violent crime, such as rape or murder also … Continue reading

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On the surface everything looks fine…

It is amazing how many people keep putting one foot in front of the other, going through life as if everything is just fine, while living with some painful mental health issue. We fool our friends. We fool our co-workers. … Continue reading

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New information about teen depression

Teen depression is a serious condition that can be life-threatening. We know that there are many reasons that teens may find themselves feeling ‘depressed’. There is increased pressure to perform. They are looking at having to make major decisions about … Continue reading

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Great Press for Northern Nevada Access Network

Thank you Amy for including us in your story on Channel 2!

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Tip of the Week 9/23/13

Got a little behind again, but here is this week’s Tip of the Week, from The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families FAMILY AFFECTS ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES Family is more than a source of life and love, it … Continue reading

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Tip of The Week 9/16/13

I’m a little behind with this post, as we are preparing for our open house this weekend AND we had a horse colic yesterday. The good news is that he is much better and we are getting everything caught up. … Continue reading

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Tip of The Week 9/9/13

This comes from 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families Adjustment Never Ends Creating a satisfying life is a lot like building a sandcastle. your life may look great for a moment, but it will soon change, whether you want it … Continue reading

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