Suicide Prevention Principles and Practical Tools
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the…
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Exercise Reduces Childhood Depression, New Study Finds
For some, relief from child and adolescent depression may be just as readily found on a soccer field or a…
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Holiday Tips for a Healthy Mind
The holiday season is here! While often bringing joy, friendship, and the renewal of celebratory traditions, the winter holidays can…
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Responding to the Mental Health Crisis
In February of 2020, the Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health team began seeing a spike in phone calls, patient concerns…
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Managing Your Mental Health Toolbox
Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month to encourage us to think about our mental health and…
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Is your ho, ho, ho feeling a little lo, lo, lo this year?
Preserving Your Mental Health During the Holidays Ah, the holidays, that special time of year! It’s the glow of colorful…
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The best stress management tool you will ever need
One of the most challenging problems in dealing with stress and anxiety is a challenge of meeting it head on.…
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Principles for healthcare workers when talking with their families about coronavirus
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Not only are they dealing with their own fears about…
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Talking to your kids about COVID-19
Some anxiety is normal during this time, but that doesn’t make talking about it any easier. There are many…
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