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Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is that time of year when many of us may be experiencing the winter blues. We also may be […]
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Dealing with election stress
An election like no other… Elections seem to have become a mental health issue. One editorial I read compared the […]
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Winter Hiking
Autumn is here and winter is fast approaching. This means the amount of sunlight each day is decreasing, as are the temperatures. You may be thinking it is getting too chilly to hike, but honestly, winter hiking is a great activity. Read on for winter hiking tips…
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Substance Use Disorder
As we make our way through autumn the amount of daily sunlight is decreasing and the weather is getting colder. […]
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Schizophrenia
While few individuals are diagnosed with schizophrenia you have likely heard of this mental illness. According to the NIMH estimates […]
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Disasters, trails, and trauma
This week, I’ve been reading the news of hurricane Helene’s devastation in the southern Appalachians, and especially western North […]
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Loneliness and Isolation
The Facts Fall is here, winter is approaching, and the amount of daylight is decreasing. For some this can mean […]
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Hiking, research, and results
All of us who read this blog know that hiking plays a key role in maintaining our mental health. One […]
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Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or mental health challenges 988 is available 24/7 to […]
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Autism: what it is, what it ain’t, and how time in the outdoors may be helpful
My introduction to autism A few years ago, one of my children was diagnosed with autism. As I listened to […]
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Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
I have been volunteering for HIKE for Mental Health for a relatively short period of time. In getting to know more about […]
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Greetings from your newest member of the mental health blogging team
Greetings fellow hikers. My name is Tim McNicholl, and I am thrilled to join the Hike for Mental Health team as a contributing […]
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Back to School Series: School Professionals
We hope you have enjoyed our Back to School series. This will be the last article in the […]
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Back to School Series: Bullying
As many students begin their school year they, and parents, may be concerned about bullying. Stopbullying.gov provides a lot of information […]
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Back to School Series: ADHD
According to the CDC attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood mental health disorders. It is marked […]