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What to Know When Considering Adopting a Support Dog for Your Anxiety

Emotional support dogs have become wildly popular of late, and with good reason, as many people have found a great deal of comfort and kindness with these beautiful animals. If...

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Mental Health Tips

Learning to Eat Again: Bringing Your Appetite Back After an Eating Disorder

Having an eating disorder is about more than the physical — much of it is mental and emotional as well. Now that you are on the road to recovery emotionally...

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Inspiration

How to Live a Full Life When You Have Depression

Depression is something that can affect anyone. In fact, depression affects a large portion of the population, up to 26% of women and 12% of men. There are a variety...

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News

“CBS This Morning”: Stop the Stigma

In an effort to help break down stigmas surrounding mental health, "CBS This Morning" broadcast a special live audience event, "Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health." Guests include...

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Laws

Illinois Medicaid Program Advanced Cloud Technology (IMPACT) program

As of November 1, 2019, any prescription, referral, or order for medical tests must be written by a medical professional who is enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid Program Advanced Cloud...

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Anxiety

How Massage Can Help Ground Your Anxiety

Anne Marie Schlekeway was a mentor, teacher and leader.  When you stepped into the room with her, you knew you were in the presence of greatness.  She maintained a work-life...

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Mental Health Opinion

Mental Health Movie Review | ‘Joker’ is no Joke!

'Joker' is opening with mixed reactions and austerity that could sway the most sane audiences into a frenzy.  It has received all types of audience warnings that are ringing in...

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Mental Health Opinion

Insomnia is Ruining My Life—What Can I Do?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can severely impact your mental and physical health. Some sufferers can't fall asleep, while others find they wake in the middle of the night...

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Mental Health

PTSD Diagnosis Through Blood Tests

Today, in the Wall Street journal, there are reports that a team of researchers from top medical schools are moving closer to developing a blood test that promises to quickly...

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Inspiration

3 Critical Fundamentals of Senior Mental Health

As we age, changes in physical health can affect our outlook on life and our ability to cope with problems. In fact, good mental health is known to decrease loneliness...

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childrens mental health

Was My Child’s Mental Health Affected by a Car Crash?

When the cars are towed and everyone is safe at home, it's easy to assume the negative impact of a car crash is over. However, it's usually just beginning, especially...

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Texas & Ohio Mass Shootings | Status Quo is Literally Killing Us

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Texas and Ohio. These mass shootings are far too common...

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