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Stretch and De-stress: The Yoga Position to Relax Your Anxious Muscle

June 18, 2020Hannah Hinerman

  Deep in your core, there is a muscle connecting your pelvis and torso that you have always had, but maybe never known about - your psoas (pronounced: so-as). There…

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Childhood Trauma: You Are Not Alone, Your Feelings Matter, and We Can Heal Together

June 16, 2020Juliana Lumaj

Childhood trauma is formed in many ways; from using demeaning language to physical abuse. Studies have shown that children exposed to negative child-rearing practices tend to be anti-social, aggressive, and…

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002 Episode: Mental Talk With Camesha Jones Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellnes [Podcast]

May 21, 2020Adrienne McCue | President & Executive Director

Mental Talk (Host: Adrienne McCue) sat down with Camesha L. Jones, Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness to talk about mental health in the African American community -- particularly…

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Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)

April 18, 2020Melissa Jean

It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal…

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“Mundane” Lives Can Still Be Affected by Mental Health

April 15, 2020Chelsea Danae

This blog is for people who are feeling some type of way because of their day-to-day tasks, whether that be feeling anxiety while waiting for public transportation or feeling a…

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Adulthood Depression: Symptoms, Risks, and Coping Skills (Depression Series)

April 11, 2020Melissa Jean

Depression is a word that is often used in today’s society to express feelings of being “down” or sad. However, major depression is a serious disorder marked by symptoms that…

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Mental Talk with Adrienne McCue

001 Episode: Moving Into Calm in the End During Times of COVID-19

April 4, 2020Adrienne McCue | President & Executive Director

Step Up For Mental Health's Adrienne McCue talks about past stress before the calm. A reflection of moving out of a difficult chapter in one's life, even when you can't…

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Childhood Depression: What Parents Should Know? (Depression Series)

March 21, 2020Melissa Jean

When people think about depression, they don’t often picture a child struggling with such an emotionally devastating disorder. Some may even forget that depression can occur at any age, starting…

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000 Episode: Step Up For Mental Health Podcast Preview

March 18, 2020Adrienne McCue | President & Executive Director

Step Up For Mental Health® sharing an intro clip on upcoming programming. Stay-tuned.  Where to Listen: Google Podcasts Mental Talk Podcast: Mental Talk is run by Step Up For Mental…

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Be Kind to Yourself This Winter

March 10, 2020Megan Knuth

Winter can be difficult for all of us, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is estimated that 10 million people suffer from SAD in the…

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