The Increasing Risk of Marijuana Psychosis in Teens and Adolescents

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Recent years have witnessed a dramatic transformation in public attitudes toward marijuana. This has led to a significant increase in cannabis use among young populations. However, beneath the surface of this acceptance lies a troubling association: the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis, a condition that could have profound and lasting impacts on the mental health of our youth.

How to Admit Yourself to a Mental Hospital

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Mental health is integral to our overall well-being, yet it’s often shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma. This article aims to shed light on the path toward self-admission in a mental hospital and explores the viable alternative of private residential mental health treatment.

Understanding Shadow Work

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Jung’s model of the psyche includes the shadow, the part of ourselves that we, consciously or unconsciously, reject or deem undesirable. Shadow work involves acknowledging and integrating these hidden aspects into our conscious awareness.

Maintaining Sobriety While Away at College

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Sobriety in Dorm or Greek Life Managing your daily school schedule, study time, work, exercise, friends, the picky RA, money and some sleep can be a doozy! The popular narrative is that college is filled with a lot of partying and little studying. If you are a recovering addict that is heading back to school, […]

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 […]

Life Rules for Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Maintining Healthy Relationships Maintaining a healthy relationship is a two-way street. It takes treating others well, while ensuring you are being treated well in return. Being self aware of your own actions and how it impacts others is of utmost importance. On the flip side, a healthy relationship is also about getting what you need […]

Understanding Depression

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How Depression Works Depression is a mood disorder that changes the way you think, feel, and perceive the world. Also, known as, clinical depression or major depressive disorder, it can lead to persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest along with other emotional and physical symptoms. More than just a spell of the blues, […]