Student Painting | Recovery | The Meadowglade|Art Therapy | Recovery | The Meadowglade

Nov

Recovery and Art Therapy

Whether creating it yourself or just enjoying looking at it, art is an inspiring and relaxing activity which many people love. However, artistic expression goes further than enjoyment and relaxation. In fact, studies have recently shown that art as a form of therapy during recovery can be extremely valuable when it comes to treating problems […]

Therapy | Suicide Ideation | The Meadowglade

Nov

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What is Suicide Ideation: How to Recognize a Problem

If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide and suicide ideation, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255, or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor. Suicidality is a controversial subject — and for good reason. The suicide rate in […]

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Nov

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Mental Health and Company Culture

Today, most adults spend around a third of their lives in the workplace. Even though remote working has become more common, having a full-time job can, inevitably, shape mental health habits and these, in turn, can hinder or help performance. Business owners and employers have a key role to play in helping their staff to […]

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Nov

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PTSD and Natural Disasters

2019 has been the year of natural disasters. In July 2019, Hurricane Barry struck the Louisiana coast, causing $600 million worth of damages. More recently, wildfires struck Northern California, burning over 77,000 acres of forest in just ten days. Undoubtedly, these disasters affect the environment — but what about the people who live in it? […]

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Nov

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Depression and Dating in Southern California

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2017. For some individuals, depression can result in severe impairments […]

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Nov

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Grief and Moving Forward After a Loss

Understandably, death is something that’s hard to cope with. We miss those we loved and shared our lives with, but it is also a time to reflect and remember the good times. The loss of a loved one is a tragic event in anyone’s life. The phrase “moving on” is hard to understand and is […]