Unemployment and Mental Health: Job Search Depression

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Over the course of the past month, more than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment. The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would be issuing roughly $2 trillion in loans to both businesses and citizens, but many have already been laid off their jobs. Such rapid economic decline and widespread layoffs haven’t been since the […]

The Link Between Social Isolation and Depression

Social Isolation And Depression

Being occasionally lonely is a regular part of all of our lives, and it’s never easy to deal with. No matter how many friends we have or how much money we have, we’re all susceptible to being lonely. Even when surrounded by close friends or family, we may find ourselves disconnected and feeling alone. When […]

Trauma: An Experience with the Real

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Split in Two by Trauma A recent article in Wired addresses the aftermath of the devastating 2017 fires in Northern California. The Tubbs Fire, the most destructive wildfire in California history, killed 22 people, destroyed 5643 structures, and has cost over $1.3 billion so far. The piece features an interview with Sharon Bard. Sharon had […]

Healing the Herd Through Equine Therapy

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How Equine Therapy Increases Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness Self-compassion and self-awareness are improved through equine therapy because both horses and humans are based in the herd instinct (tribe, band, family, etc). Without the herd, isolation is fatal. The fundamental well being of each individual in the herd is vital to the wellbeing of the herd as […]

Empathic Equine Therapy at D’Amore Healthcare

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How Horses Demonstrate Empathy Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Horses are sensitive, feeling-oriented prey animals. Because of this, their survival depends on their ability to sense any incongruence in their environment. As herd animals, horses can sense and assimilate to the feelings of other horses and […]

Managing Stress Caused by Technology

Do you constantly check your emails, texts or social media accounts? If so, you (like 43 percent of Americans) may be causing yourself unneeded screen stress. Additionally, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, nearly one-fifth of Americans identify the use of technology as a source of stress. Adding to that, more than […]

New Uses for Ketamine

According to the National Institutes of Health, Ketamine is by far the most versatile drug available in anesthesia and possibly in all of medicine. Designed over 50 years ago as an anesthetic, recent use of Ketamine in psychiatry and pain treatment has seen dramatic growth. Health care providers are increasingly turning to Ketamine infusions for treatment […]

Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health

Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health Traumatic Brain Injury is a disruption of normal brain function, caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head. Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. In fact, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. […]

The Stigma of Mental Illness

Let’s Talk About The Stigma of Mental Illness The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma mental illness will be. Thanks to a rise in celebrities talking about their mental health, we’re getting closer to a world free of stigma. Athletes like NBA All-Star Kevin Love are helping people overcome stigma and […]

How Anxiety and Depression Relates to Addiction

Struggling with Anxiety or Depression For people who struggle with anxiety or depression, drugs or alcohol may seem like a miraculous solution. Unfortunately, that solution is a short-term one for the fear, discomfort, hopelessness or pain they are experiencing. Using drugs or alcohol to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression only makes those problems worse. […]