Dealing with a mental health disorder can feel extremely isolating. It often seems like nobody understands what you’re going through, and like you’re battling the illness alone. Even one-on-one counseling can be difficult if you feel like your therapist can’t relate to your struggles. But with group therapy, you’re able to surround yourself with people […]
by Sam Dekin
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The teenage years are incredibly formative. It’s a time of self-exploration and experimentation when kids are figuring out what they like and dislike. This is also when many kids get exposed to drugs and alcohol for the first time. As a result, parents need to have a conversation with their teens about the dangers of […]
by Sam Dekin
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Many people are persuaded by others to try drugs or alcohol for the first time. This is especially true in teens and young adults when peer pressure happens more frequently. But even kids who are educated about the dangers of addiction and drug abuse can find it difficult to say no in certain situations. During […]
by Sam Dekin
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the topics of romance and relationships are nearly unavoidable. Couples are holding hands in the streets, heart-shaped candy is everywhere you look, and sappy romantic comedies are on repeat. If you’re a romantic at heart, maybe you enjoy the season of love. But for people who are single, […]
by Sam Dekin
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Recovering from an addiction or a related mental health disorder is extremely challenging. It takes an immense amount of effort, dedication, and consistency to complete the initial recovery process and make it out on the other side. Not to mention, you need to have a true desire to get sober in order to recover successfully, […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: 5 Tips for Staying on Track with Your New Year’s Resolutions and Your Recovery
When you reflect on the happiest time in your life, chances are you think about your childhood. Everyone wishes they could be young and carefree again, with no responsibilities holding them back. Most children and teenagers haven’t endured the hardships of the world yet, and because of that, their lives are driven by constant laughter, […]
by Sam Dekin
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We like to think of the holiday season as a magical time of year, full of love, gratitude, family, and giving. But in reality, it can be a period of stress and anxiety for many people—especially parents with young children. We don’t often talk about the challenges that the holidays can bring, but one of […]
by Sam Dekin
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Another year has come and gone, and you know what that means — the holidays are upon us, and mocktails are a great way to celebrate while staying sober. If you’re on a journey to sobriety or are simply avoiding alcohol, Christmas can be challenging if people around you are drinking. But this year, mocktails […]
by Sam Dekin
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‘Tis the season for turkey, stuffing, and anxiety. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy holiday months, which ushers in a host of family obligations, epic travel expectations, and stress galore. But be sure to leave some room for self-care. While it’s admirable to think of others, give rather than receive, etc., it’s also important […]
by Sam Dekin
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Stress can seem overwhelming. It consumes you, it sneaks up on you, and it clouds everything else in your life. But one way to lift that cloud is to shed some light on the causes, remedies, and curiosities of stress. By better understanding the phenomena that contribute to anxiety disorders, we can take away their […]
by Sam Dekin
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