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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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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,...
DPS Staff
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Dec 8, 20235 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Nov 3, 20235 min read
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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....
DPS Staff
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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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....
DPS Staff
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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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...
DPS Staff
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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