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How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use
Bringing up topics like sex, drugs, and money with teenagers can be challenging. But why do most parents avoid discussing sex and drugs...
DPS Staff
Feb 3, 20236 min read
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You Can Co-Parent in a Variety of Ways
Co-parenting is seen as a positive experience by some people. In reality, there are many different types of co-parenting that develop...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jan 26, 20235 min read
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Take A Walk Outdoors Day
It may seem as if walking is something natural that can be done easily without thinking. Most of the time, it is. However, it is...
DPS Staff
Jan 20, 20236 min read
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What You Should Know About Xylazine
An animal sedative that's dangerous for humans is showing up in street drugs across the country, and it's spreading fast. As a result of...
DPS Staff
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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What is Mindful Drinking?
During Dry January, you get a chance to reset your body and mind after overindulging during the holidays. Furthermore, it can serve as a...
DPS Staff
Jan 6, 20235 min read
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The Best Ways To Stay Connected To Your Kids When They're With Your Ex
As we all know, parenting isn't easy. When it comes to raising our children, we often wonder if we are doing the best we can for them....
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dec 30, 20224 min read
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Should You Visit the ER for a Mental Health Emergency?
You may feel completely alone when experiencing a mental health crisis. The situation may seem even direr if you're by yourself or when...
DPS Staff
Dec 23, 20224 min read
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Helping a Family Member With Opioid Addiction
There are millions of Americans affected by opioid addiction, and rates are on the rise. Despite the fact that opioids are legal and can...
DPS Staff
Dec 16, 20227 min read
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12 Ways to Beat Back the Holiday Blues
It's okay to feel down during the holidays. Approximately 14% of Americans suffer from the holiday blues, also called "seasonal affective...
DPS Staff
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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Why Is December So Hard Emotionally?
In December, we reflect on the year that has gone by. As we approach the start of the new year, we are bombarded by messages about new...
DPS Staff
Dec 2, 20227 min read
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Giving Tuesday
Giving is a common theme during the last part of the year. It's the season to share thoughtful gifts with your loved ones, volunteer your...
DPS Staff
Nov 25, 20224 min read
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10 Ways to Stay Connected With Your Kids After Divorce
Divorce can often lead to a change in the relationship between you and your children. The less time you spend together and the fact that...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Nov 18, 20225 min read
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The Holidays Can Lead to an Increase in Opioid Use
It can be extremely stressful during the holidays for those suffering from an active opioid use disorder. An individual who takes opioids...
DPS Staff
Nov 11, 20224 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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