Family, friends, staff, and community members gathered at Project Network to dedicate an art installation in honor of Nathan Welcom Nickerson, a trailblazer in the history of mental health care …
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Many thanks to all who joined us for the re-launch of our speaker series, Talking Points! Nestled in the middle of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5-11), Joshua Tabaldo, PsyD, …
Giving to a nonprofit such as LifeWorks NW through your donor advised fund (DAF) is a great way to maximize your charitable impact. You should have received a tax deduction …
If you’ve heard people say “nomophonia,” they’re usually talking about nomophobia, a term that describes the fear of not having mobile phone connectivity. That feeling you have when you can’t find …
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes National Recovery Month. It honors the work of private and public organizations that help people overcome addiction and …
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The International Association for Suicide Prevention, IASP, founded World Suicide Prevention Day to break down barriers and address the stigma surrounding suicide. The statistics are shocking: more than 720,000 people …
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Many in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with emergency preparedness because of The Big One – an earthquake experts expect will occur sometime in the next 50 years. But emergency …
August 31 is recognized around the globe as International Overdose Awareness Day. The 2025 theme is “One Big Family,” highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to prevent overdoses. As …
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If someone you care about is currently grieving, there are a few important things you can do to show your support.
In recent years, more people have talked seriously about social media and screen addiction. With those conversations, another term has bubbled to the surface: digital detox. WebMD defines a digital …
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While term “self-care” often inspires images of massages and bubble baths, the concept goes beyond occasional pampering. International Self-Care Day is July 24. In observance, we offer the self-care practices of …
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, can be a long-term response to stressful ordeals. The National Center for PTSD declared June Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, with a worldwide awareness …
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Dr. Cortney Taylor, LifeWorks NW Medical Director, received a Washington State University Distinguished Service award for her work overseeing a program that trains the next generation of medical providers. At …
Cortney Taylor, M.D., wins service award for Bridge Clinic psychiatry program Read More >>
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are looking at each of the four pillars of mental health: physical health, cognitive health, emotional health, and social health. On the surface, emotional …
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#MentalHealthMay is also the season for NAMIWalks Northwest! Many thanks to the 20+ LifeWorks NW staff and family who signed up to be part of this year’s event, which took …
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