Psychiatry, Psychology & Mental Health
Tis the holiday season and many start to feel build up of anxiety. Thoughts of all the events and gatherings with family, coworkers and friends may fill you with anticipation along with a little angst. You may be feeling the pressures of holiday shopping, gift and travel expenses, hosting stress and a packed calendar of […]
Read More →Having a mental illness can be lonely, isolating and scary. But when people share their stories of coping with mental illness or substance use disorder, it can provide inspiration and hope and be a welcome reminder that you are not alone in your challenges. Below are just a few examples of websites where people share […]
Read More →Cigarette smoking continues to remain at a high rate among individuals with mental illness. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. It has been well documented that people with mental illness smoke at greater rates than the overall population. It can be said that a major factor contributing to people with […]
Read More →At one point or another, we’ve all heard the saying “relax, take a deep breath” as a way to calm down, reduce stress or anxiety. Breathing exercises have long been used as part of stress reduction. A focus on breath or various breathing techniques are part of stress reduction practices such as muscle relaxation, meditation, […]
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