#MondayMotivation: Stress Less | Weekly Meditation

Breathe and stress less. The amount of energy it takes to stress, you could be enjoying and living your life to the fullest. Stress actually brings on depression, anger, physical illness, and more stress.

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#MondayMotivation: Stress Less | Weekly Meditation

I Support Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! There’s no better time to spread awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigmas associated with them.  Suffering from a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. 

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I Support Mental Health Awareness Month

China Bans Fentanyl, Could It Help America? | Synthetic Opioids

Starting March 1, China claims it will be banning the manufacturing and sales of the the addictive and potentially deadly synthetic opioids carfentanil, furanyl fentanyl, acrylfentanyl and valeryl fentanyl, according to a new report via CNN. 

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China Bans Fentanyl, Could It Help America? | Synthetic Opioids

Seasonal Depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs & Symptoms

If you are showing signs or having symptoms of depression, see your doctor immediately. Depression can also sometimes be symptoms of a much greater problem such as mental health or other mood disorders. 

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 Seasonal Depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs & Symptoms

Does Doc Gooden Need Rehab?

Dwight “Doc” Gooden, known best for his time as a pitcher for the New York Mets and New York Yankees in the 1980s and 1990s, has had his share of legal troubles and addiction problems.

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 Does Doc Gooden Need Rehab?

Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral

Recently released Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel makes headlines again in what appears to be a growing pattern of destructive behavior.

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Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral

Depression Treatment: Signs & Symptoms

Depression is a mental health disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, loneliness, and loss of interest in things once enjoyed or loved.

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Depression Treatment: Signs & Symptoms

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s important to treat the health of your mind as you would your body. 

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 May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

Anorexia Symptoms: How To Help And Treat Eating Disorders

Understanding eating disorders and knowing what anorexia symptoms look like will allow you to not only help yourself, but also someone you love who may be struggling.

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Anorexia Symptoms: How To Help And Treat Eating Disorders

How BuzzFeed Is Breaking The Stigma With Mental Health Week

BuzzFeed published an article titled, “Why We’re Doing Mental Health Week,” because they believe that the media plays a huge role – both good and bad – when it comes to understanding mental health issues.

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How BuzzFeed Is Breaking The Stigma With Mental Health Week

Hayden Panettiere Seeks Help For Postpartum Depression

Hayden Panettiere, 26-year-old actress, voluntarily seeks treatment for her mental health issue – postpartum depression.

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 Hayden Panettiere Seeks Help For Postpartum Depression

Victim Role: 10 Things You Need To Stop Doing Now

We all have things happen in life and it’s sometimes unfair, but playing the victim role is just going to cause you more issues and pain. You need to stop playing the victim and start taking charge of your life so you help create a happier and healthier you.

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Victim Role: 10 Things You Need To Stop Doing Now

UNITE to Face Addiction: The Day The Silence Ends

October 4, 2015 in Washington, DC thousands upon thousands of people will be gathering from around the world to share the voice of addiction and recovery. The goal of the movement is to help raise awareness while also breaking the stigma of addiction. Will you be there to help UNITE to Face Addiction spread their message?

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  UNITE to Face Addiction: The Day The Silence Ends

#MotivationMonday: Trust The Process

One of the hardest things for me to do is to trust the process. Sometimes I get confused, anxious, or scared about how my life is unfolding that I often times feel the need to control it. Unfortunately, when I try to control the process, I end up making a bigger mess.

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 #MotivationMonday: Trust The Process

#MotivationMonday: Self-Acceptance

Just for today, forgive yourself and others and start building towards that self-acceptance that you do deserve.

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 #MotivationMonday: Self-Acceptance

The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Shatterproof is raising awareness about addiction! Get involved in a challenge near you to help break the stigma.

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 The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm and Play In The Rain

It’s going to rain in life. It will get cloudy and the colors will be gloomy. There will be a time where you will feel sad and not want to get out of bed, but you will anyway.

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 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm and Play In The Rain

Depression Statistics: Put An End to The Stigma On Mental Illness

A study found that 26.2% of American adults battle with a some kind of mental disease.

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 Depression Statistics: Put An End to The Stigma On Mental Illness

National Depression Screening Day Highlights Mental Health Awareness

National Depression Screening Day is on Thursday, October 9.  Are you planning on taking the online evaluation?

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 National Depression Screening Day Highlights Mental Health Awareness

Watershed Laura: I Am An Addict

We would like to formally welcome Watershed Laura to the Watershed Recovery Team. We are grateful to have her as a part of our family.

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 Watershed Laura: I Am An Addict