Month: June 2025
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Therapy Thursdays #6: “The Role of Group Therapy in Building Connection and Support”
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity for individuals to heal in a shared space, offering mutual support and insight. Whether it’s for anxiety, addiction recovery, or grief, group therapy brings…
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Woeful Wednesdays #5: The Criminalization of Mental Illness – Jails as De Facto Psychiatric Hospitals
Despite decades of advocacy, America’s jails and prisons remain the largest providers of mental health care, a reality that underscores systemic failure. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that about…
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Mental Health Mondays #5: Using Journaling to Process Emotions
Journaling is a simple, accessible tool that can make a big difference in your mental health. Writing down your thoughts and feelings helps you process emotions, gain clarity, and reduce…
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Success Sundays – Post 4: “Mental Health First Aid Training Expands Across the U.S.”
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training has seen significant growth nationwide in 2025, equipping more people with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and…
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Sabbatical Saturdays #5: Guided Meditation – Centering Your Mind
Meditation is a well-known practice for calming the mind, but if you’re new to it, you may not know where to start. Guided meditation can be a helpful way to…
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Findings Fridays #4: The Role of Sleep in Mental Health — How Sleep Disruption Exacerbates Psychiatric Disorders
Introduction Sleep is a fundamental biological process essential for physical and mental health. Disrupted sleep patterns are both a symptom and contributing factor in many psychiatric disorders. Understanding the bidirectional…
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Therapy Thursdays #5: “EMDR: Overcoming Trauma One Eye Movement at a Time”
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapy used to treat trauma and PTSD. It involves guiding patients through bilateral stimulation (often eye movements) while they recall traumatic…
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Woeful Wednesdays #4: The Crisis in Children’s Mental Health – Schools Struggling to Keep Up
Children’s mental health has reached a critical tipping point, yet schools nationwide remain severely under-resourced to address this crisis. According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 children aged 6–17…
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taking break from blog
I’m gonna be taking a bit of a break from the blog for bit. Got some scheduled posts down the pipeline. But other than that, I don’t think I am…
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Jaime is an aspiring writer, recently published author, and scientist with a deep passion for storytelling and creative expression. With a background in science and data, he is actively pursuing certifications to further his science and data career. In addition to his scientific and data pursuits, he has a strong interest in literature, art, music, and a variety of academic fields. Currently working on a new book, Jaime is dedicated to advancing their writing while exploring the intersection of creativity and science. Jaime is always striving to continue to expand his knowledge and skills across diverse areas of interest.