Debunking 17 Common Suicide Myths
It's important to always remember two things: Mental health is treatable and suicide can be prevented. Even so, a total of 46,000 people...
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DPS Staff
- Sep 3, 2021
- 5 min
How to Talk About Your Mental Health At Work
We will all face mental health challenges at some point. In America, one in five adults experiences mental health conditions every year,...
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DPS Staff
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every 24 hours, depending...
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DPS Staff
- Aug 20, 2021
- 4 min
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Substance abuse disorders, or drug and alcohol addiction, wreak havoc on the United States. In fact, in 2020 there was a record high of...
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DPS Staff
- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min
Your Wealth is Connected to Your Health
“Your health may determine your wealth.” These words appear in Who’s Afraid to Be a Millionaire? a book written by financial journalist...
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DPS Staff
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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 9, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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