Category Archives: Schizophrenia

How Lack of Sleep Impacts Mental Health

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Laurie

We all know that we can become irritable and don’t function as well if we do not get enough sleep. But for some people dealing with chronic sleep issues, it is much more serious. It may be that they struggle … Continue reading →

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Medication Alone May Not be Enough

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Laurie

Today there are a myriad of different medications available to treat most medical conditions including mental health issues. But time after time we hear clients and their caregivers lament that the medication they/their child/teen are taking does not seem to … 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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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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A Combination of Mental Health Issues

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Laurie

For many people, it is not just one mental health issue they are dealing with. The issues can ‘tag team’ you till you feel just completely overwhelmed. In this Forbes piece by author Amulya Malladi, she shares her experience of … Continue reading →

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Family, Friends, Neighbors and Co-Workers

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Laurie

The evidence is in and we are NOT doing a good job! Today is World Mental Health Day and according to Fortune, the statistics show that most adults struggling with mental health issues are not receiving the support they need. … Continue reading →

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Horses Helping People Heal

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Laurie

We KNOW that work with horses can help people heal, because we SEE IT every day with the clients we work with, but it is so encouraging to hear about other programs that are partnering with horses to help others. … Continue reading →

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Environmental Factors that Keep People From Healing

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

I have to admit, one of the hardest things about the work we do, is the awareness that sometimes, no matter how much we care and how well a client does in our program, they will continue to have serious … Continue reading →

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Strong Men Struggle Too

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Laurie

Both men and woman can endure incredibly stressful situations. However, men are traditionally more ‘stoic’. They put on a ‘good face’ and ‘soldier on’. Unfortunately, this is something boys are often taught from a very young age. It’s not that … Continue reading →

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There is Something to Be Said for Being on the Move

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Laurie

There are many reasons why Equine Therapy is an effective intervention for many people. For many, horses are nearly magical in their power, beauty and sensitivity. For some it is the fact that horses are prey animals, creating a sympathetic … Continue reading →

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