Category: Mental Illness

How does Equine Therapy Work?

Oct 29, 2019

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Laurie

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

I have not posted a blog in so long! We were very involved in making our First Annual Really N.E.A.T. Benefit Concert a success, and I really let sharing information with you all slide! My apologies. Today I want to take a look at one of the most asked questions we face – How does…
Resources are scares and the wait may be long

Sep 14, 2016

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Laurie

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

So many times care givers are doing their best to see that the kids in their care get the services they need. However, they often discover that resources are limited and that they have to go on a ‘waiting list’ before they can get in to see the provider. This article in Kaiser Health News details…
Our schools, our clients

Sep 8, 2016

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, FAS, Mental Illness, Reactive Attachment Disorder

At Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy we are addressing social, emotional and behavioral issues, as well as mental health concerns. We see the struggle that these kids have when they are required to fit into the traditional education system that is not prepared to deal with their issues. As part of their treatment team we are…
A Growing Teen Crisis

Jul 23, 2014

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Illness, ODD, PTSD, Teens

A new survey finds that depression is the number 1 cause of illness and disability in teens worldwide. And, though the exact cause is difficult to pinpoint, “Mental health experts have identified a number of reasons for the rise, ranging from media to genetics”. In her article “Understanding and responding to the increase in teen depression,” Emily…
ADHD is not always ADHD

Jun 7, 2014

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Laurie

in ADHD, Children’s issues, FAS, Mental Illness, ODD, PTSD, Teens

We all have a pretty good mental picture of what a kid with ADHD looks like, but what we see is not always what is going on. There are lots of reasons why a kid may show symptoms of ADHD, but we want to look more closely to see if that really is the case? This post…
We Need to Do Better with Mental Health Screenings

Jan 15, 2014

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, In my opinion, Mental Health, Mental Illness, PTSD, Teens

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 are very rarely are kids assessed for mental health issue and questions whether mental health…
There is help for mental health issues

Jul 30, 2012

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Illness

This is the incredible story about Keris Myrick’s struggle with mental illness. Her story is harrowing and inspirational. The “take away” for me is that there is help available. We have to shed the stigma that forces people to hide their problems out of fear and embarrassment. With the necessary care and support Keris Myrick has a rich and…
When should you seek help for mental health issues

Aug 31, 2011

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, Other challenges, PTSD

All of us occasionally feel that life is a little (or maybe a lot) out of control. We may be “unhappy,” experience problems sleeping, be “moody”…but when do these symptoms point to a serious problem? This article gives you 7 signs that you may need to seek professional help. Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy can be a…
Sharing your struggles with others can be very beneficial

Jun 23, 2011

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Laurie

in Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness

This NYTimes article talks about how more and more people are deciding to come forward to share the story of their struggles with mental illness. The act of telling your story can be very healing and knowing that you are not alone can be powerful as well. We are here to listen and share with…
Mental Health issues are more common than I would have thought

Jun 7, 2011

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Other challenges, Teens

I was surprised to read these findings by the World Health Organization, mental illness is the leading cause of disability among people aged 10 – 24. This is actually pretty sad. It is imperative that we have programs in place to help these young people find workable solutions and ways to cope and heal. Otherwise, they…