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The Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors
Can spending time outdoors really improve our mental health? The short answer is yes! According to an article by McLean […]
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! To recognize this, we wanted to raise awareness about the National Institute of […]
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Welcome Gina to HIKE for Mental Health!
Hi! My name is Gina Hurley and I am so excited to introduce myself as a new volunteer for HIKE for Mental Health. […]
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AT Alumnus Completes Ironman, Raises $2,600
“The process and the journey which leads to the accomplishment of the goal is the toughest part. Staying disciplined each day, doing the work when the motivation wears off, and the consistency to achieve the long term, delayed gratification goal is the tough part,” says Ironman Cato Lacroix.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Addressing Unhelpful Thoughts
Cognitive distortions, or as I prefer to call them, unhelpful thinking styles, are often present when depression is present. Simply put, these are errors in thinking or false beliefs that have been accepted as true. All humans engage in this type of thinking every now and then; but, this type of thinking is often happening…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Lifestyle Factors
Depression is exhausting. Everything takes so much more effort and energy. Most days you won’t feel like doing any of the things listed below. Do them anyway. For some, if the depression is severe enough, simply getting out of the bed and showering may seem like an insurmountable task! I understand it’s hard. Instead of…
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Understanding Anxiety
Mental health is something we all have, just like physical health, and it needs to be taken care of at the same level as our physical health. Our bodies will send us signs (aka, symptoms) to let us know that something’s not right.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Know the Signs & Symptoms
Like many mental health conditions, depression is complex. In an effort to make information easier to understand I’ve broken it down into a three part series, called Depression 101. In part one I’m going to provide a very basic 30,000 foot view of how depression can present and provide you with an opportunity to complete…
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Lets talk…
My last post provided some insight into what it’s like at the first counseling session. Today I’d like to talk to you about what you’ve been feeling and maybe some of the thoughts you’ve been having.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During May my series will focus on sharing information about ways to improve and advocate for mental health. This information will come in the form of tools to help fill your mental wellness toolbox. Some tools will be skills you can incorporate into your life while other tools may come in the form of education…
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Bipolar Awareness
he month of March holds a special place in my heart. This month is all about raising awareness and educating people about Bipolar disorder, a complex mental health diagnosis impacting approximately 2.3 million Americans. March 30th is World Bipolar Day and, coincidentally, this is also the birthday of one my favorite artists, Vincent Van Gogh,…
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BBRF Research Rundown: Updates on Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression
Read a quick run-down on recent research with the Brain & Behavior Research Center helped to fund exploring Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression.
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The Gratitude Effect
We have officially entered the holiday season. For many this time of year includes expectations of and obligations with family, friends, and/or work. For some this time of year may be painful or difficult for a variety of reasons. However, as we embark on the holiday season let’s take some time to explore the role…
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Hiking gave me my life back
A SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH AND MY STORY Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization, is a “state of […]
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How do you #hikeOctober?
Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year to hike. I love seeing the leaves changing colors, feeling the crisp air, and the warmth of the sun on my face. It’s a magical time. Fall also signals to me that it’s time to gear up and get engaged in HIKE for Mental Health’s…
