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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 […]
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Back to School Series: Youth’s Mental Health and The Impact of Social Media
Over the next month we will be running a Back to School series consisting of a few different articles. […]
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PTSD: Part 2
In previous blogs we highlighted the mental health benefits of getting outdoors, as well as an overview of post-traumatic stress […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health disorder that occurs in some people after they experienced a […]