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How Routines Benefit Your Mental Health

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Brett. B. Cushing, MA, LMFT, Licensed Outpatient Therapist/DBT Therapist. Routines not only have the power to help you stick to your goals, but they can also reduce symptoms of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and...
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How to Build and Maintain Healthy Coping Skills

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Susan Clough, MA, MFT, Psychotherapist/DBT Group Therapist. Learning how to build and maintain healthy coping skills is central to handling life's difficult situations in a way that has positive, long-term effects.   When life stresses you out,...
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5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Mood

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Nadia Fischer-Danzeisen, BS, LADC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  It’s normal for our mood and emotions to fluctuate, but there are certain tips we can keep in our back pocket for when we need them. Here are five quick ways to improve your mood:  1. Change Your Surroundings Licensed Alcohol and Drug...
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How Gratitude Can Change Your Life

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lindsay Barganz-Junker, MA, LMFT, DBT Team Lead/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Focusing on gratitude is a life-altering tool, but hearing someone say, “Be grateful!” can seem like a broken record. However, it’s a cliché for a reason....
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8 Simple Ways to De-Stress

We all experience stressful days (or string of days) in our lives. However, we must learn how to manage that stress so it doesn’t worsen or increase the risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Finding ways to de-stress doesn’t have to...
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Why Mental Health Should Be Taught in School

Mental wellness and student achievement go hand in hand. A child's mental health affects their social, emotional, and behavioral development. Since 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year, it makes sense that mental health should be taught in...
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