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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 1, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. This effort’s main goals are to educate the public about the wide-reaching impacts of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it. Organizations work together…

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Suicide Prevention Programs for Veterans in Florida

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 30, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 Veterans around the country struggle with mental health and wellness every day. PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders can make it hard for many to cope with daily life. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t receive the help they need. For some, this can…

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What Are Dissociative Disorders?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 24, 2024 Updated: April 9, 2024 Dissociative disorders represent a complex set of mental health conditions that disrupt the seamless operation of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. These disorders can occur due to various factors, including trauma, stress, or a coping mechanism for overwhelming emotions. It is…

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Suicidal Thoughts: What They Are and How You Should Respond

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 24, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 Suicide, the act of intentionally taking one’s own life, is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and claims nearly 47,000 lives annually. The rates of attempted suicide, harming oneself…

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What Is DID?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 17, 2024 Updated: April 18, 2024 Dissociative identity disorder (DID), or multiple personality disorder, is a severe mental health disorder where people have two or more personalities that control their behavior at different times. DID is extremely rare, impacting only about 1% of the population. The majority…

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Finding the Right Type of Group Therapy

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 17, 2024 Updated: April 5, 2024 Navigating mental health complexities is a personal yet shared human experience. Group therapy, with diverse approaches, offers powerful treatment, encouraging solace and strength through shared stories and healing. There are many types of group therapy and purposes for group therapy. Whether…

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What Are Self Destructive Behaviors and Tendencies?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 16, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 Talking about self-destructive behaviors and tendencies can be unsettling because they are considered taboo. However, most people have engaged in self-destructive behavior at some point and will do so again in the future. For most of us, self-destructive behaviors are unintentional…

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What Is Medication Management?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 10, 2024 Updated: April 9, 2024 Medication management is a comprehensive approach that ensures patients are using their medications safely and effectively. It involves a collaborative effort between healthcare professionals and the patient to optimize the therapeutic outcomes of medications. This process is particularly crucial in managing…

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