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Mental Health Support for Veterans & Military Families

Most of us are familiar with the undeniable statistics and lack of mental health support for veterans and military families- and understand the stigma. 20 veterans die by suicide each day. 30% of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed in Iraq & Afghanistan have a mental health con­dition...

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness of the statistics surrounding domestic violence. For instance, did you know, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner during their life? Or that on a typical day, there are more than...

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Telehealth Limitations: What To Know

The pandemic has prompted a swift move to video conferencing, telehealth, and telemedicine, opening new doors of possibilities when it comes to mental health care delivery. In some ways, it’s proven to be a more efficient form of care – but it doesn’t come without its limitations. Here are some...

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MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT: COVID and Social Wellness

Use a Mental Health Toolkit for COVID and Social Wellness At the current point of the pandemic, vaccinations have been rolled out, mask mandates have been lifted, and people are brushing shoulders again. But how has COVID altered our idea of social wellness after periods of isolation, social distancing,...

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2021 MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT: COVID-19 & Domestic Violence

2021 Mental Health Toolkit: COVID-19 & Domestic Violence While the lockdown for COVID-19 was intended to keep people safe, for some it was a catalyst for domestic violence, with incidences of intimate partner violence and child abuse increasing across the globe when the pandemic hit. The stress...

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2020 Mental Health Toolkit, Part 4: Nature As Therapy

We’ve seen an increased amount of society working from home due to the pandemic, meaning an increased dependence on technology and more screen time (Zoom fatigue, anyone?). On top of economic uncertainty, heightened social anxiety, a surge in social media usage, and feelings of isolation, people are...

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2020 Mental Health Toolkit, Part 3: Joy

Cultivating Joy in Your World As we bring this intense, challenging year to a close, how can you best support the mental health of yourself (and possibly your clients)? We’ve previously explored the inner resources of acceptance and gratitude; the holidays are a perfect time to implement more...

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2020 Mental Health Toolkit, Part 2: Gratitude

Strategies for Cultivating Gratitude Looking for a way to stay sane and grounded this COVID holiday season? Intentionally practicing gratitude has proven to boost your spirits daily, but it can also change the pathways in your brain to help you become a happier person in general. While gratitude doesn’t...

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