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Anger Management Techniques for a Peaceful Mind

Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences. It is a secondary emotion which is informational - letting us know that we are feeling something else in connection to it - such as sadness, fear, hurt or shame. When we allow anger to spiral out of control through our behavior, it can negatively impact our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Strategies for Coping with Depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad day. It’s a pervasive and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those struggling with depression, everyday tasks can feel overwhelming, and hope can seem out of reach. Understanding effective strategies for coping with depression is crucial for managing symptoms and improving one’s quality of life.

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Unleash Your Focus: Hidden Gems of ADHD Medication Mastery Nearby

Maintaining focus presents a formidable challenge in an increasingly fast-paced world. Enhanced inattention is a common symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Thankfully, advancements in managing ADHD through medication have paved the way for individuals to reclaim their focus and revitalize their lives.

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Demystifying Medications: Debunking Myths in the World of Psychiatry

Medications play a crucial role in effective psychiatry so that individuals can improve their quality life and relationships with their loved ones ones. However myths and misconceptions often create barriers to understanding and effective treatment. Often times medication is not used effectively and people continue to suffer.

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How Therapy Can be Beneficial for Immigrants

Immigrating to another country in search of a better life is incredibly stressful. While you may, in fact, have more access to education, healthcare and jobs, becoming part of a new culture and making a home is overwhelming to say the very least. Therapy is a wonderful way to seek some guidance and resources to help you through this transition.

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Mental Health Effects of Excessive Screen Time

If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flatscreen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time for most people is definitely on the rise. But what exactly are the mental health effects of all of this screen time?

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How to Regulate Your Emotions With Mindfulness

Life has been beyond challenging for most of us the last couple of years as we’ve dealt with a global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. And just when we thought we were all out of the woods and life was back to normal, we now find ourselves facing sky high inflation, a recession, and the threat of WW III. Needless to say, these events can trigger some pretty strong emotions in us.

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Single on Valentine’s Day? Treat Yourself to Self-Care

Ah, Valentine’s Day – a holiday to celebrate love with the one you love. Well, that sounds great and all if you’re in a relationship – but what about if you’re single? What should you do, spend the entire day moping around eating copious amounts of mini Twix? That’s an option, but a better option is to spend the day practicing copious amounts of self-care.

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