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Jul 30, 20213 min read
Yes. It's Possible to Say No
Although it is only two letters, saying no can is difficult. It can be complicated. And, it’s not just awkward to say no to someone, it...
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DPS Staff
Jul 23, 20213 min read
What's The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness
According to the World Health Organization “mental, neurological, and substance use disorders make up 10% of the global burden of disease...
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DPS Staff
Jul 16, 20213 min read
What to Know About Emotional Health
In order to maintain good health, emotional wellbeing is essential. A healthy emotional state allows people to control their thoughts,...
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DPS Staff
Jul 9, 20213 min read
10 Activities for Your Summer Self-Care Checklist
Is there a better time than summer to attend to your self-care? Between long sunny days, warmer weather, much-needed vacations,...
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DPS Staff
Jul 2, 20213 min read
The Importance of Being Independent
Not everyone possesses the ability to be independent. And, in some cases, being too independent can lead to isolation. However, this is...
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DPS Staff
Jun 25, 20213 min read
National PTSD Awareness Day
PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on June 27th. Why on this date? It’s because it was the birthday of Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of...
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DPS Staff
Jun 18, 20212 min read
The Benefits of Yoga (And 5 Yoga Videos To Get You Started)
Although International Day of Yoga (June 21) is a relatively new holiday, it began in 2015, it’s believed that the practice of Yoga is to...
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DPS Staff
Jun 11, 20214 min read
50 Therapeutic Journaling Prompts
When was the last time you wrote your thoughts or ideas in a journal? For many, this could have been back when you were in high school or...
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DPS Staff
Jun 4, 20213 min read
5 Meaningful Ways to Make an Impact During Pride Month
Back on June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City. Since then, Pride Month takes place every June....
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DPS Staff
May 28, 20213 min read
10 Mental Health Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List
While May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness month, you should add the following 10 books to your pile and read whenever you...
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DPS Staff
May 21, 20214 min read
Mental Health Resource List
At some point, you will face a mental health challenge. However, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and help is available...
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DPS Staff
May 14, 20214 min read
What You Need to Know About Suicide
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. As if that...
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DPS Staff
May 7, 20219 min read
71 Quotes to Remind You That You're Not Alone
We all feel lonely occasionally. However, there is a big difference between being alone and experiencing loneliness. For example, maybe...
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DPS Staff
Apr 30, 20215 min read
Stress Relief For Teachers
As a teacher, you expect to have plenty of terrible, horrible, very bad, no good days. But, the last year with COVID has increased your...
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DPS Staff
Apr 23, 20214 min read
10 Ways to Practice Positive Self-Talk
“Many people are conscious of an inner voice that provides a running monologue on their lives throughout the day,” notes Psychology...
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DPS Staff
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Have You Got FOGO? How to Get Over Your Fear of Going Out
After a very long and dark year, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. And, while we all anticipating a return to normalcy thanks to...
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DPS Staff
Apr 9, 20214 min read
What are the Different Types of Therapy?
What are the chances of you walking into a shoe store without knowing which type of shoe you’re looking for? Highly unlikely. If you did,...
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DPS Staff
Apr 2, 20213 min read
How to Deal With the Tragedy and Trauma of Mass Shootings
277. That’s how many active shooter incidents there have been between 2000 and 2008 that resulted in 884 casualties and 1,546 wounded. In...
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DPS Staff
Mar 26, 20215 min read
9 Ways to Cope and Help a Loved One With a Mental Illness
Nearly one in five people in the United States live with a mental illness. As such, there’s a very good probability that you know someone...
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DPS Staff
Mar 19, 20213 min read
Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
There hasn’t been much reason to laugh over the last year. But, on March 19, give yourself permission to laugh. Whether if it’s...
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