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Working Virtually
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] John C Riley When Covid-19 displaced workers out of their offices most businesses/companies turned to remote work and Zoom. When college/universities were impacted they also moved over to Zoom. Having first hand experience doing the Zoom education it was interesting to say the least but it was familiar to me because a lot of…
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8 Quirky Ways to Boost Your Mood and Mental Health
Kristen Lee Ed.D., LICSW Well-being can feel elusive during times of global mental health crisis. The twists and turns of the pandemic require us to be agile in our mindsets and behaviors. Creative, nontraditional self-care strategies can serve to complement our existing wellness routines, bolstering optimism, awe, and gratitude. Self-care during chaotic times can feel…
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How to manage your mental health over Christmas
Rethink.org Staff Christmas can feel as though it is everywhere at this time of year. From November onwards, there is a steady stream of reminders that it is edging closer. The festive period can bring complex emotions for many – from feeling overwhelmed to feeling pure joy. But for some people, the more difficult emotions…
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McLean’s Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays
McClean Hospital Experts share the best ways to manage if your days aren’t all merry and bright Elvis once crooned about feeling blue at Christmas time—and we’re here to tell you: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. There are a variety of reasons why your days may not be merry and bright around the…
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The Role of Peers in Addiction Recovery
Michael’s House Addiction can be a very lonely experience that drives a wedge between a user and the world around him. By contrast, companionship is very important in recovery. Friends and loved ones offer a reservoir of support and inspiration to someone who is relearning how the world works. The role of peers in addiction recovery…
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Tardive Dyskinesia and Mental Illness
Editorial by John C. Riley Just recently I found out I have Tardive Dyskinesia and it is not inherited but it is linked to the antipsychotics I take. I am a disabled Veteran and I have talked about this before I believe but I take the medication (Risperdal)Ziprasidone (Geodon) for PTSD and I do know…
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Acrophobia (Fear of Heights)
Cleveland Clinic / Editorial intro by John Riley Hello everyone, we apologize for missing a few days this week with our daily blog but we are working on something really great involving Virtual Reality and emersion therapy. Currently I am modeling and designing a fear of heights simulator in VR for next year to be…
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Using VR (Virtual Reality) to Treat Social Anxiety
Guest Author for www.rtor.org Currently I am working on a Virtual Reality emersion therapy that involves fear of heights and I wanted to delve more into alternative therapy with VR because I am passionate about working in this field and merging mental health therapy with virtual reality. First, What is social anxiety? Social anxiety disorder…
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Media and The Portrayal of Mental Illness Disorders
Integrative Life Center Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the ability to shape how we see the world. However, the portrayal of mental illness in the media is not often one that is portrayed accurately and studies show that they negatively influence public perception while sustaining the stigma. For…
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IDLE HANDS: TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF BUSY & MAINTAIN SOBRIETY
Windmill Wellness One of the most common challenges people struggling with addiction face is what to do instead of their bad habits. Some may fear they cannot have fun without drugs or alcohol, while others are simply new to sober activities. Either way, having a repertoire of fun and fulfilling activities to fall back on…