How to Set and Achieve Your Goals

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Katy Valine, Outpatient Therapist.  Goal setting is crucial for those who wish to improve their mental health. It acts as a roadmap to help people overcome depression, anxiety, and other challenges in life. However, while we're motivated at...
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Valentine’s Day Mental Health Tips

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Allison Parranto, MA, LMFT, Clinical Services Training Specialist.  Valentine's Day can be a welcomed treat for some, and a looming event for others. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, there are ways to take care of your mental health on Valentine’s...
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Being Lonely and Being Alone: What’s the Difference?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sharon Melin, MA, Outpatient Therapist. “Our language has wisely sensed these two sides of man's being alone. It has created the word “loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word “solitude” to...
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What Are Mental Health Days?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Alexa Thelen, MA, LPCC, Outpatient Therapist, and Clinical Services Training Specialist. The topic of taking mental health days has certainly risen in popularity over the years. While they are a welcomed topic of conversation, mental health...
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Why Mental Health in the Workplace Is Important

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sue Prestridge, MA, LPCC, Outpatient Therapist, and EMDR Trained Clinician. We spend a third of our lives at work (or 90,000 hours over the course of a lifetime), making it a space that plays a crucial...
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Ways To Move Forward When You Feel Stuck

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Alissa Christenson, MA, Psychotherapist and DBT Therapist. When you feel stuck, life can seem like it's filtered through a pair of foggy lenses. Your mind may keep drifting to the past, which limits your hope for...
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