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For some of us sleep comes easy and for others it may be a nightly fight.  Of course there’s a huge range in between and some of you may find that you sleep well most of the time but occasionally struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep during the night.  Wherever you fall on the …

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(Originally posted on www.tinybuddha.com by Lori Deschene)   “Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” ~Aristotle At the end of the day, when I feel completely exhausted, oftentimes it has nothing to do with all the things I’ve done. It’s not a consequence of juggling multiple responsibilities …

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{By: National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare} Health reform implementation continues with a host of changes that went into effect on January 1, 2011. Here are 7 of the major changes with an impact on the behavioral health field: Medicaid Health Homes State Option: States may now amend their Medicaid programs to provide chronic disease management …

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{Written by: Steven E. Rothke} $300 Billion per year. That is the estimated annual aggregate cost to US businesses due to worker stress (stress leads to absenteeism, lost productivity, accidents, increased healthcare costs, turnover, conflict in the workplace, and presenteeism – being physically present but having your mind on something else). On any given day, nearly …

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[Originally posted on http://psychcentral.com.  Written by Athena Staik, PhD] Like others, you may question the value of getting to know the inner world of your brain to your relationships. Why get so deep, you may ask? Studies show that knowledge of how your brain works has healthful effects on key relationships. In his observations, researcher …

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{Written by Athena Staik, PhD.} I love the freshness of a new year and the promise it holds for a fresh start. Most do. It’s a welcomed tradition celebrated across many if not all cultures and faith traditions. Have you ever wondered why? How is it that even closed hearts dare to open, if only a …

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{Written by: Kate Thieda.  Originally posted at http://blogs.psychcentral.com} FEAR. That’s the “f-word” people often try to avoid or deny, especially when it comes to the implications of mental illness. Partners often report getting angry with their ill loved ones, but psychologists will tell you that anger is a secondary emotion that masks a primary emotion. That primary emotion …

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When thoughts go in several directions at once or when you feel disconnected from what you are doing in the moment, do yourself a favor. Pause for a moment to center your emotional energies. When you are not centered, fear has overwhelmed the balance of the body, and thoughts feel scattered because the emotional part …

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{Written by Margarita Tartakovsky,MS – Originally posted on PsychCentral} Q: What are some of the most pervasive misconceptions about BED? A: The most pervasive misconception is that ‘It’s hopeless, I’m hopeless!’ I hear that from so many people who say they have tried absolutely everything and have not been able to stop bingeing. Whenever I hear …

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An evidence-based review of published literature finds support for the premise that feeling good may be good for your health. The article, published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, examines the existing research on how positive emotions can influence health outcomes in later adulthood. “We all age. It is how we age, however, that determines the …

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{Written by: Margarita Tartakovsky,MS} Parenting is a difficult job and a juggling act no matter what. It requires balancing your own needs with those of your child. It involves managing your time, having adequate resources and supporting your child. For parents coping with a mental illness, “these issues are amplified,” said Ryan Howes, Ph.D, psychologist, writer …

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[Originally posted by Barbara Bowes on http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/] Much has been written in the past few years about the need for a psychologically healthy workplace, and I am thankful this issue is finally gaining recognition for its importance and value. After all, our workplaces have changed dramatically. Work and organizations have become so very complex as …

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When you are upset, you likely yearn for someone who will listen without judging or trying to fix you, and perhaps responses that gently nudge you in the direction of restoring your sense of belief and hope in yourself or others, perhaps life. Every human being needs this from time to time, whether realized or …

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7 Vital Choices for Happy Relationships …

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An excerpt from “Finding Hope in Schizophrenia: Healing and Hope for Everyone In the Family” by Louise Loots Thornton. …

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Completely banishing stress from your life may never be an attainable goal. Nor, some would argue, should it be. If you consistently try your hardest and seek new endeavors, you will naturally feel challenged and sometimes even stressed. This is all part of personal growth. But sometimes stress threatens to overwhelm you. Fortunately, there are …

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{Written by: Elisha Goldstein, PhD.  Originally posted on PsychCentral} Today I grab a quote from a man whose dream lifted millions of people and whose inspiration is felt all over the world today. Martin Luther King, Jr. said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” …

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{Written by: By Linda Gabriel.  Originally posted on http://www.thoughtmedicine.com} Here’s a simple tip: Whenever you hear yourself think or say “always” or “never” followed by a negative belief, place three little words in front of the statement. These powerful words are “Up until now….” Example: “I always have bad luck in relationships.” or “I never can …

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