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November is Men's Mental Health Month
It is true that mental illnesses are common among both men and women, but men are more likely to suffer from them than women. Men also...
DPS Staff
Nov 4, 20225 min read


7 Ways to Co-Parent During the Holidays
We are on the verge of the holiday season. And, the most important of the holidays is spending time with the people you love. While...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Oct 28, 20225 min read


What Are Bipolar Disorders?
As previously known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that involve extreme emotional highs (mania)...
DPS Staff
Oct 21, 20227 min read


The 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Halloween Scare: Is it Real?
Throughout the nation, reports of "rainbow fentanyl" are growing, and law enforcement believes the candy-like, colorful opioid is...
DPS Staff
Oct 14, 20224 min read


Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): What You Need to Know
As part of National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month in October, myths about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
DPS Staff
Oct 7, 20227 min read


Co-Parenting With Someone Who Hurt You
Forgiveness does not mean forgetting what happened. Instead, it is letting go of the wrongdoings you have endured. Through forgiveness,...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Sep 30, 20225 min read


Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Health
It's hard to argue with the numbers. Addiction and mental illness often coexist. Over 9 million people suffer from a co-occurring...
DPS Staff
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Opioids in the Workplace
Individuals who sustain injuries at work may be more likely to develop opioid use disorder, which affects both their work and home lives....
DPS Staff
Sep 16, 20226 min read


Back to School: 10 Ways to Nurture Your Child's Mental Health
It is common for parents to take their children to doctor or dentist visits, to immunize them, feed them nutritiously, and help them with...
DPS Staff
Sep 8, 20225 min read


September is National Recovery Month
With the change of season to fall, September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor and support those in recovery. Various events...
DPS Staff
Sep 1, 20224 min read


8 Co-Parenting Tips That Can Prevent Back-to-School Headaches
There are a lot of challenges involved in co-parenting. Communication and coordination are necessary. And, often, this may be with...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Preventing Opioid Overdose and Harm
Due to the lethal practice of mixing highly addictive narcotics with other drugs, opioid overdoses may increase in rural and urban areas....
DPS Staff
Aug 19, 20226 min read


How to a Stop Panic In Its Tracks
What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is a brief period of intense anxiety, accompanied by physical symptoms of fear, explains the...
DPS Staff
Aug 11, 20226 min read


10 Mental Health Tips For Parents
Whether it's driving, cooking, or even judging, parents take on many daily responsibilities every day for their children. However, over...
DPS Staff
Aug 5, 20225 min read


Parallel Parenting vs.Co-Parenting: What’s the Difference?
For good reason, family therapists praise co-parenting. It has been demonstrated in numerous studies that children do better when both...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jul 29, 20224 min read


Why Time With Friends is Essential for Your Mental Health
Having close friends can be like having a second family. He or she can laugh with you, cry with you, and even share the most intimate...
DPS Staff
Jul 22, 20224 min read


What Is Fentanyl and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Fentanyl, a dangerous and addictive opioid, is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to contribute to 100,000...
DPS Staff
Jul 15, 20224 min read


12 Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day
You know you need a sick day when you are under the weather with a fever, cough, or nausea. But when should you take a mental health day?...
DPS Staff
Jul 8, 20226 min read


Social Anxiety? Here’s What You Need To Know And How To Deal
It is normal for people to feel nervous or self-conscious on occasion, such as when giving a speech or walking into a job interview....
DPS Staff
Jul 1, 20225 min read


How To Handle An Uncooperative Co-Parent
There's nothing pleasant about divorce, nor the process. Despite that, it's a thing that'll affect about half of all American...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jun 24, 20226 min read
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