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How the Heat Effect Gets Us Heated

June 17, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Do elevated temperatures get you feeling a little heated? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that hot weather (especially hot and humid weather) is associated with increased aggression, violence, and anger. This is called...
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

June 6, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.      Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is yet another mental health disorder that is commonly misinterpreted. You might hear someone say, “I’m so ADHD” even though they do not have a diagnosis. These types of...
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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms & Treatment

May 27, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.      Bipolar disorder is a mental health diagnosis that is often misunderstood. While media portrayals of the disorder seem to be getting better over the years, there is still more work to be done...
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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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How to Let Go of Toxic Positivity

May 13, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Stephanie Rafn, LPCC, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist.  There is no denying that leaning into a positive mindset is, well, positive. There are many benefits to looking on the bright side and cultivating a growth mindset. However, no one can think positively...
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A Guided Healing Light Meditation

May 9, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Meditation can sometimes seem complicated. Often, when we think about meditating, we think about a process that involves hours of stillness and practice. In reality, meditation is quite simple. It is a mind-body connection...
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