January arrives, and everyone on social media is about the new year, new me lifestyle. While many are focused on healthier diet choices or exercising more, a growing trend has many taking part in dry January. More and more people are evaluating the harmful effects of alcohol. Even if you’re not getting drunk every day […]
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Lottery Tickets May Not Be A Good Holiday Gift For All
There’s almost no other part of the year at which the lottery is more popular than the holidays. This is because many people believe that lottery tickets are a great holiday gift idea. Oftentimes people will either ‘gift’ a lottery ticket to themselves, or buy their loved ones and friends the gift of a chance […]
Nebraska Gambling and Available Help
Gambling can be a fun and enjoyable form of entertainment for a lot of people when done responsibly. It’s exciting when you put money in a slot machine, pull the arm, and hear an alarm for winning the jackpot. It’s also thrilling when you bet money on blackjack or poker and end up with a […]
What Is 988, The New Mental Health Hotline?
Americans know to call 911 to contact emergency services or the police. New Yorkers have also been able to dial 988 to connect with NYC Well for help with non-emergency mental health issues. While nothing will change for New Yorkers, as of July 16, non-New Yorkers will also be able to dial 988 to connect […]
Mental Health Benefits of Puzzles & Games
According to science, improving your mental health could be as easy as child’s play. Puzzles and games, including board games and crosswords, aren’t just made for fun. Studies suggest puzzles and games might have mental health and cognitive benefits as well! Depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation are all common struggles, but there’s good news. […]
What Is Grief Counseling?
When we lose someone we love, whether it’s through the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, the grieving process is difficult to deal with to heal and/or move on. Losing a loved one can mean loss through death or a breakup in a relationship. When we lose the ability to be with that person that we […]
How to Set Boundaries for Your Mental Health
Knowing when and how to set boundaries with people, situations and environments is highly important to your mental health. Boundaries can be described as the rules and limits that you establish for your security and well-being around others. In order to feel safe and comfortable, you should express and make it known how others should […]
How to Ask For Help with Mental Health
Mental health is a problem that many people all over the world deal with. Issues with mental health can develop from many different factors, whether it is home life, work-life, or even your social and romantic life. The biggest issue when individuals are struggling with mental health is that they do not ask for help […]
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), including both individual therapy and group therapy, is a well-established form of cognitive behavior therapy practiced widely in mental health settings. The meaning of DBT therapy is rooted in its ability to enhance quality of life by teaching clients how to manage emotions, build interpersonal effectiveness, and accept themselves while making […]
What is Harm Reduction Counseling?
The concept of harm reduction was initially founded and introduced in the 1980s, as an alternative to abstinence-only focused interventions for adults with substance abuse disorders. Since then, the practice has evolved and is seen as revolutionary in the field of addiction. Harm reduction services aim to reduce the negative effects of drug use on […]
