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How to Reset Your Mindset

March 29, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Travis Quinlan, MSW, LICSW, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Team Lead.   It’s perfectly okay to feel like you need to reset your mindset. We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s a lack of motivation, a sense of unproductivity, or you feel like you’re in a rut....
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5 Ways to Prevent Substance Abuse

March 18, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Amanda Lemire, Outpatient Therapist, and Mark Berven, SUD Program Manager.   There's no one way to stop someone from using drugs or alcohol, but there are things that everyone can implement to prevent substance abuse. Here are five ways to prevent substance abuse:  Identify Triggers  One of the first...
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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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