Author: Nikki
5 Mental Health Resolutions for 2018
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As 2017 comes to a close and a new year knocks at the door, we find ourselves evaluating events as well as our own personal…
Pinellas County and Their Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse
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Every 32 hours, Pinellas County loses a member of our community to prescription drug abuse. This means in the next 32 hours, someone will lose…
Opioid Abuse & What It’s Doing to Children
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There is no reason to beat around the bush; our country is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Each of us either knows someone…
Reality vs. Delusions – Living with Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that affects 51 million people worldwide. Most individuals who suffer from schizophrenia experience hallucinations that can range from loud…
Dealing with Teen Anxiety
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Feeling anxious during the teenage years is incredibly normal. For some, the teen years are the most stressful years of their life. Feeling anxiety can…
Prescription Drug Abuse in Florida
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The state of Florida was long seen as the nation’s leader for selling illegal prescription drugs. In fact, at one time, Florida purchased 89% of…
Depression – Defeating the Social Stigma
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“I am so depressed!” This statement is used so often that we have become desensitized to its seriousness. Every one of us feels sad at…
Facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental anxiety disorder that produces repeated thoughts or images that are unwanted. Those who suffer from obsessive thoughts are often…
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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September has been named National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to this tragedy. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of…
5 Reasons for Group Therapy
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Group therapy and mental health support groups have been beneficial to millions of people for more than 50 years. In fact, studies that compared group…
Opioid Addictions in Florida
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With drug use more frequently than ever causing deaths in Florida, one group of substances is the leading cause of that frightening trend: opioids. Opioids…
Bipolar Disorder – What You Need to Know
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While we often hear the term ‘bipolar disorder’ used in casual conversations about someone’s behavior, having a true understanding of the term is much more…