Healing in community
Research shows strong social connections promote mental and physical health. Loneliness is more than just a bad feeling; it can be as bad for you as smoking. In 2023, the …
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Back to school blues
The return to regimented school schedules, social pressure, and academic worries can all add up to a very stressful time for families. It can be even more challenging for the …
Sunny skies, warm weather lead to ‘summer blues’ for some with Seasonal Affective Disorder
For those who suffer from the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the summer months can be difficult. Symptoms can include insomnia, feelings of anger or sadness, and even …
988 hotline offers behavioral health assistance nationwide
Have you heard of 988 yet? It’s a national hotline that went into effect in 2022. In a recent Pew poll, nearly 70 percent of Americans surveyed had heard of …
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Study: ADHD medication correlates to lower death rate
Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), LifeWorks NW clinicians and staff focus on the here and now. They use a range of interventions to improve quality of …
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Alcohol’s impact on the body and brain
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
What drug use does to 1 in 6 Americans
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
How behavioral health plays a role in heart health
At the close of Heart Health Month, we take stock of how our approach to integrated care supports the whole person. During February, Heart Health Month, many voices in the …
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Celebrating Black trailblazers in mental health
During Black History Month, we are celebrating mental health heroes.
Keep the brain engaged, even when we aren’t
How can we keep our brains in top shape when we’re stuck at home? One neurosurgeon has some advice.
Mental health one-two punch
During January, National Mental Wellness Month, it’s important for people to understand how common mental illness is—one in five adults in any given year. And to understand the risk of other medical conditions occurring alongside a mental health diagnosis.
New year, new you? SMART Goals Can Help
How’s that new year resolution working out? If you’re like most of us, there’ve been a few bumps in that road to the new you. These expert ideas can get or keep you on track.
Remembering MLK Day With Acts of Service
On MLK day, we can all carry on Dr. King’s legacy by working to improve our communities.
The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery
While New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for everyone, they can be especially tricky to navigate for someone in recovery from substance use, an eating disorder or other mental health …
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Therapeutic Challenges of Addressing Human Trafficking Victims
On Jan. 11, we observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs worldwide and is defined as the exploitation of another person for labor, domestic servitude or commercial sexual …
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