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How Mental Health Affects Physical Health

March 10, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Macey L. Deslauriers, Outpatient Therapist.  When you're physically ill, no one bats an eye that you should rest, see a doctor, or get proper treatment. But when it comes to mental health, it's certainly not as commonplace to refer someone to get...
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How to Set and Achieve Your Goals

February 24, 2021
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 the start of the year...
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Valentine's Day Mental Health Tips

February 10, 2021
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 Day. Here are three Valentine’s Day mental health tips:   Stop...
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Being Lonely and Being Alone: What's the Difference?

February 4, 2021
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 express the glory of being...
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What Are Mental Health Days?

January 12, 2021
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 days are not new to...
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Why Mental Health in the Workplace Is Important

January 6, 2021
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 role in our mental health....
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