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Increase In Chronic Cannabis Psychosis In Young Adults
Increase In Chronic Cannabis Psychosis In Young AdultsWith the legalization of cannabis there have been an increasing number of people, including children and adolescents, who have access and interest in the substance. To date, seventeen states have approved...
3 Barriers Towards Mental Health Treatment for LGBTQIA+
3 Barriers To Mental Health Treatment for LGBTQIA+It is estimated that 51.5 million U.S. adults struggle with mental health issues. However, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay adults are at a greater risk to experience a mental illness conditions compared to heterosexual...
Grounding Techniques For Dysregulated Clients
As we continue to walk through this extraordinarily challenging time, individual and collective anxiety remains high, and many of our clients are struggling with dysregulation. In this online course, participants will be educated on Polyvagal Theory, and be provided...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What Is It and 3 Tips on How To Cope
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a set of personality traits that generally involve a self-centered, arrogant presentation, an excessive need for attention and a lack of regard for others. More often there are features of narcissism that appear within the context of our relationships as opposed to dealing with someone who is a true narcissist.
Common Misconceptions of an Autism Diagnosis
Approximately 35% of individuals with Autism have a co-occurring mental health disorder. However, the symptoms or behaviors associated with these disorders are often overlooked and instead attributed to the Autism, leaving the conditions untreated. This is called diagnostic overshadowing. This presentation will discuss diagnostic overshadowing in the Autism population. Attendants will learn the diagnostic criteria of Autism and the disorders most frequently seen in the individuals with Autism. Methods for recognizing these comorbid conditions will be discussed as well as interventions to treat the conditions in individuals with Autism.
How Money Affects Our Mental Health
Money and Mental HealthHow money affects our mental health and is it significant? In short, yes! It is very important, now more than ever, given the economic landscape caused by Covid-19. Money is arguably the single most important construct for civilizing the modern...
Coronavirus & Insomnia: Tips To Get A Full Night’s Sleep
The arrival of Covid-19 has brought unfathomable and drastic changes to our everyday lives. These changes have brought upon increased levels of worry, sadness, and fear. If they are not effectively managed, it may have detrimental effects on our physical and mental...
Celebrities Who Have Suffered from Mental Illness
Big homes, large bank accounts, expensive cars, and loads of fans, it appears celebrities have it all. However, fame doesn’t defend from mental health issues. Many of today’s biggest stars are sharing candid information about their struggles with mental health. Their...
Why Does Mental Illness Often Surface During Puberty?
We're looking at the endemic level of stress in children and teenagers with growing rates of clinical depression, anxiety, and other surviving problems. Fear, insecurity and lack of control- aspects that power stress is ramped up in times of quick, impulsive change. ...
Seven Ways To Cultivate Self-Acceptance
Self-acceptance is tough. On a bad day, you criticize yourself on your behavior harshly, and that makes you feel miserable. We all must be appreciative of who we are and how far we’ve come in life. But as typical human behavior, it’s easier for a negative thought to...