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Psychedelics: A User's Guide (with Safety Warnings)
An individual's perception of reality can be profoundly altered by hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, along with their thoughts...
DPS Staff
May 10, 20244 min read
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Nourishing Your Mood: Best Foods for Fighting Depression
Worldwide, millions of people suffer from depression. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in...
DPS Staff
May 3, 20243 min read
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Divorce Doesn't Have to Break Your Family: Co-Parenting Strategies for Success
There is no doubt that divorce is an emotionally challenging experience for everyone involved, especially children. In order to...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Apr 26, 20244 min read
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The Power of Shared Experience: Unveiling the Benefits of Support Groups
Occasionally, life throws us unpleasant surprises. The unexpected can come in all shapes and sizes, from chronic illnesses to mental...
DPS Staff
Apr 19, 20244 min read
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Unfriending Your Anxiety: How Social Media Can Wreak Havoc on Your Mental Health
Social media. It has become an undeniable part of our daily lives, a constant companion in our pockets and at our desks. In addition to...
DPS Staff
Apr 12, 20244 min read
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Unclench Your Fists and Take a Breath: Navigating National Stress Awareness Month
In April, we observe National Stress Awareness Month, which promotes stress awareness and explores ways to manage it effectively. Stress...
DPS Staff
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Shining a Light on Bipolar Disorder: World Bipolar Day and Beyond
In honor of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, World Bipolar Day is celebrated on March 30th. In...
DPS Staff
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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The 10 Best Ways to Improve Yourself in Recovery
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards recovery. You deserve a huge pat on the back! Choosing to heal is an act of...
DPS
Mar 22, 20245 min read
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Building a Nest Together: Co-Parenting in the LGBTQ+ Community
When it comes to the journey to parenthood, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples can experience a wide range of experiences. Even though...
DPS
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Demystifying Microdosing: Exploring the Potential and Risks
Microdosing, the practice of consuming small amounts of psychedelic substances such as LSD and psilocybin, has attracted widespread...
DPS Staff
Mar 8, 20244 min read
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March Is Self-Injury Awareness Month: Breaking the Silence, Healing the Scars
March represents the beginning of spring, with the vernal equinox, and the return of Daylight Saving Time. However, March is also...
DPS Staff
Mar 1, 20245 min read
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders are the focus of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW), which takes place annually during the last week of...
DPS Staff
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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Using Kids As Messengers After Divorce
No one can deny that divorce is an emotionally difficult process. However, it doesn't just affect the spouses involved; it affects the...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Feb 16, 20244 min read
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Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
We are all affected by mental health challenges, regardless of our race or ethnicity. However, minorities face significant barriers when...
DPS Staff
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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How to Boost Self-Esteem and Avoid Clinical Depression in February (and Beyond)
February isn't just about Valentine's Day. This month also celebrates something crucial to our well-being: self-esteem. However, we're...
DPS Staff
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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Can Ketamine Be Used to Treat Depression That is Resistant to Treatment?
Worldwide, millions of people suffer from depression. There are numerous effective treatment options available, but finding relief for...
DPS Staff
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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10 Myths About Trans and Nonbinary People Debunked
In recent years, anti-trans legislation across the country has heightened awareness of the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming...
DPS Staff
Jan 19, 20246 min read
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Taking the High Road: Navigating Co-Parenting with Grace and Grit
Co-parenting. Those two words can conjure a wide range of emotions, from hope and optimism to frustration and despair. As a parent, it's...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jan 12, 20244 min read
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Psychedelics for Self-Exploration in Recovery: A Journey Within
Recovery isn't just about overcoming addiction. It's about peeling back the layers of our psyche and finding the roots of our struggles....
DPS Staff
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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