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Top 5 Myths: Being a Caregiver
According to Caregiver.org, about 43.5 million caregivers have provided care to an adult or child within the last 12 months, unpaid. This most likely means that a substantial amount of the caregiving community is giving care without financial compensation. They are...
Top 5 Myths: Eating Disorders
According to EatingDisorder.org, roughly 50% of Americans know or have had an eating disorder. That is a shocking number, but yet not entirely surprising. Despite the large number of people affected, there are still a wide range of misconceptions regarding eating...
Top 5 Myths: Schizophrenia
With up to 24 million people having schizophrenia, there is still a lot that we do not know. There are also so many misconceptions that the general public has about schizophrenia. The disorder remains mysterious to many and frightening to others. It's time we cleared...
Drug Addiction: What You Need To Know
There are many forms of addiction, not limited to drugs and alcohol. In addition, one can be addicted to a behavior, such as gambling, eating a certain, way, or exercising. Once a person is addiction to a substance or a behavior, it has usually already caused problems...
Why Therapy Could Be For You (Even if You Don’t Have a Mental Illness)
Often times when people think of therapy, they think of an intimidating process only for those who struggle with mental illness. The truth is, therapy is good for anyone looking to better themselves and their life. Really, therapy comes in all shapes and sizes for all...
How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver
Caregivers provide help to others in need. These people may include children with special needs or an adult family member or friend. Whoever the person is, however much you love them, caregiving is hard. Caregivers are often plagued with feelings of isolation and...
11 Inspirational Quotes for Dementia Caregivers
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you know how rough it really is. To help you through the journey, we've compiled our favorite quotes that are relevant to all caregivers. With your loved one's memory and agility fading, you may feel detached....
11 Heartening Quotes to Help You Through Grief
Grief is different for each person it touches. While some may respond well to music therapy, others may benefit from talking it out with a close friend, meditating, working out, and more. The only thing similar about grief is that it takes...
8 Signs of a Good Therapist
Are you looking for a therapist? Are you confused who you should schedule your first session with? When looking for a therapist that will be good for you, it is important to know the characteristics of a good therapist. Read some our tips below to...
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