Mental Health

Hazelden Betty Ford Patient Care Network Convened for First Summit

Still working to heal... –   Nov. 24, 2020 - “Collaboration is powering 21st century health care, and that’s what…

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Here’s how much exercise you should get week

As much as you can in a chair –  Nov. 26, 2020 -  Children should get at least 60 minutes per day of…

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Celebrities who have discussed sobriety in 2020

Talk is cheap? –   Nov. 28, 2020 - In some cases, stars speak out to help provide support to…

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Drug deaths were on rise locally; then the virus hit

The American way of death –  Now, 2020 - Overdose deaths have spiked in San Diego County this year, as…

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Thanksgiving has new meaning for former gang member

WATCH – Grateful for a new slice of turkey and sober life –   Nov. 28, 2020 - “I never…

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Weirdest Mental Health Tips For Winter

Freezing My Depression Off –  November 27, 2020 - Immerse Your Head In Water  "Feeling anxious? Bend over, hold your breath,…

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New Addiction Framework to Empower Patients and Reduce Stigma

A time of reason... –   Nov. 27, 2020 - Pickard then writes about neuroscientist Marc Lewis’ learning model, which…

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Ex-49ers linebacker Aldon Smith addresses his troubled past

We all have a comeback inside us –  Nov. 27, 2020 - “When I drank, it was always to numb,”…

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The childhood drug addiction that inspired The Queen’s Gambit

Here comes the knight –   Nov. 27, 2020 - Tevis, originally from San Francisco, learned to play chess as…

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Sober Sonnet

How to Recover In Iambic Pentameter –   November 28, 2020 - Everything that I loved, I cared about no more,…

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The Other Health Crisis: A Resurgent Drug Epidemic

The Opiate of the Masses is Opioids –   November 28, 2020 - More than 70 public health organizations in…

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Is Work Addiction Hurting Your Career?

High or Low Bottom Line –  November 28, 2020 - “They intoxicate themselves with work so they won’t see how…

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Brandon Marshall opens up about his mental illness

Marshalling His Courage –  November 27, 2020 - Brandon Marshall caught 970 passes for 12,351 yards and 83 touchdowns, owns…

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This therapist fights online toxicity, one TikTok video at time

Scrolling for Sanity –   November 27, 2020 - The thought of joining TikTok last year made clinical psychologist Julie…

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Trey Anastasio Raises Over $1 Million For New Treatment Center

WATCH – Darn, missed this –   Nov. 29, 2020 -  He refers to that incident and his subsequent time…

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Racial treatment disparities mean many reluctant to seek help

In this case, it is Black and White –  Nov. 11, 2020 - Here’s some of what the research shows:…

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My Husband Is Porn Addict in Recovery

Thank you for not sharing –  Nov. 14, 2020 - “I gave in to my craving and watched porn,” he…

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Naloxone Should Be As Ubiquitous As Tylenol

For citizens unafraid to die –   Nov. 17, 2020 - Naloxone access matters during a pandemic more than ever.…

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Friends of late activist Jesse Harvey fight for overdose prevention sites

Sadness for the fallen –  Nov. 7, 2020 -  Under the proposal, the staff would also be able to educate…

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Increasing Numbers of Children Prescribed Multiple Psychiatric Medications

Doctors know best? –  Nov. 17, 2020 - In the group of children prescribed polypharmacy regimens, antipsychotics increased from 38.3%…

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How Stretching Can Support Your Body in Recovery

Going to any lengthening –   Nov. 16, 2020 - But since the pandemic, I’ve found myself searching for something…

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The Crown shines light on an eating disorder

Not to be mistaken for “The Purge” on FOX and Friends –  NOVEMBER 21, 2020 - Currently streaming on Netflix,…

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‘My Strange Addiction’ is really strange

WATCH – Exploitation for Fun and Fortune –  Nov. 22, 2020 - The show is actually a documentary that features…

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Secret Drug Addict: ‘Lockdown has been on another level’

The English Perspective –  Nov. 19, 2020 - I run a Twitter and Instagram account called Secret Drug Addict that offers support…

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Jewel on Reconciling with “Abusive” Father After He Got Sober

Shining Brighter Than Ever –  November 19, 2020 - No longer willing to put up with the abuse, Jewel moved…

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Pandemic triggers ‘enormous’ spike in drug overdose deaths

Dying to be free –  Nov. 18, 2020 - “I do think it’s a combination of those things,” said Dr.…

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Meet attorney who documented her battle with alcoholism

WATCH – Drink in the inspiration –  Nov. 19, 2020 - Adam Chodak: The detox facility you initially went to…

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The Moms Aren’t Alright

Next it’s the “Kids” –  November 21, 2020 - Mothers are also facing a financial reality that becomes more strained…

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Shorts are Big Deal at the Reel Recovery Film Festival by Burl Barer

A Short in The Arm –  November 20, 2020 - There is a thrill to discovering an excellent film, a…

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What has changed during COVID-19 for People in Recovery

WATCH – Lack of traditional AA meetings? –  Nov. 12, 2020-  A lot has changed for people in recovery as…

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