Setting Mental Health Resolutions for a Bright New Year in Recovery
With the end of the year upon us and the whispers of change and possibility filling the air, many of us turn our attention to resolutions...
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DPS Staff
Dec 22, 20234 min
Navigating Family Dynamics in Recovery: Finding Holiday Harmony
Holidays can be a time of joyous celebrations, warm traditions, and cherished moments with family and friends. People in recovery,...
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DPS Staff
Dec 15, 20234 min
Gratitude as a Pillar of Mental Resilience in Sobriety
The road to sobriety is rarely smooth. The journey will be filled with ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. Gratitude, however, can...
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DPS Staff
Dec 8, 20235 min
Managing Holiday Stress: Tips for Mental Wellness
It's the time of year when we celebrate and get together with loved ones. For many people, though, this can also be the most stressful...
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DPS Staff
Dec 1, 20233 min
Navigating Addiction Challenges During the Holiday Season
Joy, celebration, and togetherness are the hallmarks of the holiday season. But it can also be a time of temptation and stress for those...
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DPS Staff
Nov 24, 20233 min
Psychedelics and Addiction: A Promising Path to Recovery
An addiction occurs when a person is compulsive about seeking and using drugs regardless of harmful consequences. This major public...
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DPS Staff
Nov 17, 20234 min
Thanksgiving and Sobriety: A Journey of Gratitude and Renewal
During the holiday season, many people enjoy Thanksgiving because it is a time for expressing gratitude, catching up with family, and...
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DPS Staff
Nov 10, 20234 min
Cultivating Gratitude for Mental Wellness
We can experience profound benefits from gratitude in both our mental and physical well-being -- especially when in recovery. A positive...
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DPS Staff
Nov 3, 20235 min
Exploring Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health
Federally, psychedelic therapy has yet to be defined, but it's being explored. In 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a...
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DPS Staff
Oct 27, 20233 min
How to Celebrate a Spooky and Sober Halloween
The Halloween season is filled with fun, fright, and treats. However, any holiday can also be challenging for those in recovery....
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DPS Staff
Oct 20, 20232 min
Why Are Opioids So Frightening?
A class of drugs known as opioids is used to treat pain. The drugs block pain signals by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and...
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DPS Staff
Oct 13, 20232 min
The Consequences of Misgendering Trans People
When you use an incorrect pronoun or other gendered language, such as titles, terms of endearment, or pronouns, you are misgendering....
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DPS Staff
Oct 6, 20232 min
World Mental Health Day: A day to raise awareness about mental health and promote well-being.
Every year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is celebrated to raise awareness about mental health issues and advocate for better...
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DPS Staff
Sep 29, 20234 min
October is National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month
Millions of people, regardless of their age, race, or ethnicity, suffer from depression. According to estimates, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5...
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Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Sep 22, 20234 min
Co-Parenting When Your Ex Suffers from Addiction
In any situation, co-parenting can be difficult. But it can be particularly challenging when your ex suffers from an addiction. In...
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DPS Staff
Sep 15, 20233 min
Mental Health Mondays: A Weekly Commitment to Self-Care
A person's mental health is just as important as their physical health, so it's crucial to pay attention to it every day. There are...
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DPS Staff
Sep 8, 20235 min
12 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students
In order to help students thrive academically and personally, schools must create environments that support students' health and...
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DPS Staff
Sep 1, 20233 min
How to Observe Self-Improvement Month
An individual's journey to self-improvement does not end at a destination. After all, each of us should strive toward it, no matter where...
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DPS Staff
Aug 25, 20233 min
How to Deal with Burnout at School
Burnout is the result of an excessive and prolonged level of stress that leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Anyone can...
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DPS Staff
Aug 18, 20234 min
How to Support Your LGBTQ Employees
An important part of people's lives is spent at work. No matter what their sexual orientation or gender identity may be, all employees...
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