Category Archives: Mental Health

PTSD Not Just a Veterans’ Issue

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Laurie

Yes, it is not surprising that many Veterans return home with PTSD. They have often lived through and witnessed terrible situations. However, many of us have had traumatic things happen in our lives. From the sudden loss of a parent … Continue reading →

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College Offers Many Challenges

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Laurie

Winter break will be finishing up soon and college kids around the country will be going back to campus. They have enjoyed a respite with friends and family and at this point know how they are doing academically. Perhaps all … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Does Not Get Better

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Laurie

Sometimes we are able to ‘out grow’ fears, such as a childhood fear of the dark. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and when anxiety goes untreated, little by little, it can narrow a persons life down till they … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of ADHD

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Laurie

Oh I know, when we hear the word ADHD we see in our minds-eye that little boy fidgeting and fussing and getting into everything. In some cases that is a very accurate picture, but you may not notice the same … Continue reading →

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What is Psychosocial Rehabilitation???

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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A Link Between Technology and Depression?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Challenges for Those with Special Needs

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Honestly About Mental Health

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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10th Leading Cause of Death in the US

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Interesting New Research on Autism

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Laurie

I’m always fascinated by the new information that is discovered about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What has become more and more evident is that there is not just one explanation.  The more we know the better we are able to … Continue reading →

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