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Skills For Mindfulness Practice

Skills For Mindfulness Practice

"There are an infinite number of ways in which people suffer. Therefore, there must be an infinite number of ways in which Dharma is available to people," Kabat-Zinn J. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment-and Your Life.

Can You Recover From A Mental Illness?

Can You Recover From A Mental Illness?

The public, generally understands mental illness less than physical illness. Most people know that obesity can be cured by closely monitoring your diet and getting more exercise, or that AIDS is chronic, but treatable. But when it comes to psychological health, sometimes it's difficult to grasp what we are dealing with.

How To Help A Loved One Going Through Addiction Recovery

How To Help A Loved One Going Through Addiction Recovery

Nearly one in every ten Americans suffer from addiction. Not only is that person struggling with substance abuse, countless family members and loved ones struggle, too. Depending on the degree of addiction your loved one is experiencing, odds are you have experienced wondering where your loved one is. When a loved one begins to get treatment and recover from addiction, there are many ways you can show support.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder (BED) is also known as compulsive overeating. This is characterized by consuming large amounts of food, in a small period of time, while feeling unable to stop or control the behavior. Binge eating episodes usually occur a minimum of twice per week for longer than six months. It often leads to the development of weight gain, which can indirectly reinforce further compulsive eating.

Social Media & Mental Health

Social Media & Mental Health

We are living in an extraordinary time, where at the touch of a button, we have endless amounts of information at our disposal. But for all the praise we give social media, it is not without it's flaws.

Am I Addicted to Marijuana?

Am I Addicted to Marijuana?

It’s not always easy to see when smoking marijuana has crossed the line from moderate or social use to addiction. Today, it’s especially difficult because of the growing wave of marijuana legalization and support for medical cannabis. If you're wondering whether or not your recreational use has morphed into an addiction, take some time to answer the following questions....