Substance abuse is a complex issue affecting millions of Americans annually. While traditional models have focused on punishment and isolation,...
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Understanding and Addressing Unique Challenges
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others (LGBTQ+) community faces disproportionate mental health challenges compared to the general population. ...
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The Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Addressing Social Injustice and Mental Health
The intersection of social injustice and mental health is an area of growing concern. Whether it’s racial discrimination, economic disparity,...
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How Pets Contribute to Mental Health
If you’ve ever lived with a pet, you’ve experienced the purity of unconditional love. It’s in the way a dog’s...
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Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back From Difficult Times
When life throws you a curveball, being able to bounce back and move forward is a real game changer. It’s...
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The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Compassion for Mental Health and Wellness
Taking the time for self-care and self-compassion is vitally important. Investing in self-care and self-compassion isn’t a luxury; it’s essential...
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The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Cultivate It in Your Life
Gratitude is more than just a polite gesture of saying "thank you." It’s an essential aspect of mental health that...
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Helping Children and Adolescents Navigate Mental Health Challenges
Mental health issues are not exclusive to adults. One in five children and adolescents experience a mental disorder annually, according...
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Understanding and Overcoming the Stigma Around Addiction
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue, often laden with stigma and misunderstanding. Society tends to oversimplify addiction, reducing it...
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The Impact of Racism on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Race plays a significant role in shaping an individual’s experiences and outcomes, and mental health and substance use disorders are...
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Cultural Competence in Mental Health Care: Why It Matters
Cultural Competence in mental healthcare — the ability of healthcare providers to recognize and respect their patients' cultural differences and...
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The Connection Between Systemic Inequality and Mental Health Disparities
With an increasing focus on mental health, understanding the factors influencing mental well-being is critical. One factor that’s received considerable...
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What Does Anti-Racist Healthcare Mean?
As the conversation around race and equity continues to evolve, the concept of anti-racist healthcare has garnered significant attention. Anti-racist...
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Rachel Zaidman
Rachel is a certified peer support specialist with Ramsey County ACT. She started working with ACT in 2017 with RADIAS...
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Why Go to Therapy?
It’s not uncommon for people to experience stress, anxiety, and myriad other mental health concerns in today’s fast-paced world. However,...
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Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use: What You Need To Know
The relationship between mental illness and substance use is a complicated one. According to a 2021 survey conducted by the Substance Use...
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Recognizing Symptoms of Trauma
When we live through a traumatic experience, the effects of that trauma sometimes linger long after the experience itself is...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness has become an increasingly popular technique to help cope with stress, mental health issues, and difficult...
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What Is the Harm Reduction Model?
The harm reduction model is a set of principles and strategies for addressing substance use and those who engage in...
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How To Support Someone Struggling With Substance Use
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2020, 14.5% of the population aged 12 and older (or...
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