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The Benefits of Vulnerability

August 25, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Michelle Iversen, LMFT and Brett Cushing, LMFT. Michelle and Brett are Outpatient Therapists and the co-hosts of Psyched for Psychology. Being vulnerable in the moment might be uncomfortable; however, vulnerability has many unforeseen benefits. Being vulnerable allows us to connect to...
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Paddy Pimblett Speaks On Men's Mental Health

August 4, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.          UFC fighter and champion Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett spoke out about men’s mental health after winning his latest match against Jordan Leavitt on July 23.   In his speech, he urged men to talk...
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6 Signs of Mental Illness

July 15, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Donald Resemius, LMFT, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Did you know that in a given year, one in five US adults experience a form of mental illness? Recognizing the signs of mental illness can help you know when it might be...
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Social Media and Mental Health: What’s the Impact?

June 21, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jon Kirby, LMFT, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Social media is a great tool to connect with others and share our lives with friends and family. But does it have a downside? To help answer this question, we recruited Jon...
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5 Mental Health Myths Debunked  

May 25, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Kristin Hoppe, MS, LPCC, LADC, DBT and Outpatient Therapist.    The stigma that surrounds mental health perpetuates many myths. Meanwhile, this can lead to people not getting the help and support they need. Let’s debunk several common mental health myths to help...
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10 Ways to Increase Your Happiness

April 27, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jack Hinrichs, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.  Everyone wants to be healthy and happy, right? But how do we get there? According to research, there are certain ways to increase our happiness based on the habits that happy people implement.   Keep reading to explore...
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