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How Parents Can Cope When Their Child Has Anger Management Issues

March 3, 2021Brandi Walker2 Comments

Parents today have a lot of things to cope with when it comes to their children. They have to deal with their growing pains and changing emotional issues and it…

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How I Reclaim Power From Mental Abuse: A Letter to a Teenager

February 23, 2021Guest Contributor

For the Teenager Hindsight as an adult offers answers to questions that I didn’t know as a teenager. As a teen, I didn’t know there were different types of mental…

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To emphasize authenticity and vulnerability

The Dream That Lives Within Me

February 19, 2021Mary Mathieu

The Dream That Lives Within Me I grew up thinking that something was wrong with me and I could not understand why I was different from my peers. I was…

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5 Of The Best Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Mental Health

February 16, 2021Brandi Walker

During February, we celebrate Black History Month. Like every American, African-Americans do undergo mental health issues as well. However, one group of people who go through a lot are Black…

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Journaling

February 16, 2021Princy Daniel

The start of every new year brims with so much promise and is an inspirational space of time where our sincerest hopes, deepest desires and an immortal motivation collide—and I…

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Why Did The Mental Health System Fail Me?

February 9, 2021Mary Mathieu

The Big Question  Why did the mental health system fail me? Failing Mental Health For most of my life, I have been wondering what is wrong with me. After years…

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Is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Right for Me? What It’s All About

February 7, 2021Brittany Capozzi

Step Up For Mental Health · Trauma Sensitive Yoga What is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga? Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is a hidden gem for trauma survivors who may be curious about taking a…

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Where Does Mental Healthcare Fit in Insurance Coverage?

February 5, 2021Brandi Walker

In the past, many health insurance plans weren't too kind to people with mental illnesses. Until the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into effect, 28 states in America had no requirements…

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Declutter for Your Mental Health

February 2, 2021Sofia Kospanos

Decluttering is a frequent topic of conversation at the beginning of the year. We want to clear out the old, the broken and the worn-out in our homes. A decluttered…

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Let Go Of Toxic Relationships Starting Today

January 26, 2021Mary Mathieu

It Is Time To Let Go It is time to let go. Let go of the things that worry you, and the things that hold you back. They are no…

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