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  • 12 Things to Do If You’re Celebrating Thanksgiving Solo

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    Lauren Schumacker Practically nothing about this year has felt normal, and, unfortunately, there’s no real end in sight as far as that’s concerned. As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, more families and groups of friends may be considering calling off their usual Thanksgiving plans this year (or just taking action and doing it). And that…

  • Buddhist Teachings on Mindfulness Meditation

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    BY LION’S ROAR STAFF – Buddhist wisdom for our time What is mindfulness meditation and how do you do it? Below you’ll find the basics about the practice and its Buddhist roots, plus easy-to-follow instructions and additional reading. What is mindfulness? Some might primarily think of it as a state of mind; others, as a practice.…

  • Mental health vs. mental wellness

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    By Melissa Clark You may hear stories on the news about the impacts this pandemic made on people’s mental health. The social distancing and isolation can cause negative thoughts or emotions, plus a variety of other feelings. So, what is mental health and how does it impact your everyday life?  What is mental health? The Centers…

  • How to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Well-Being

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    Health Essentials Each day, set your intention to stay in the present moment! Daily meditation is a powerful tool for managing your stress and enhancing your health. But bringing present-moment awareness to all your daily activities is important.   Wellness expert Melissa C. Young, MD, shares simple but powerful tips for incorporating mindfulness into your everyday life.  Try meditation “Daily meditation can help relieve…

  • Studies show you weren’t (necessarily) happier when you were younger.

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    Mark Travers Ph.D. reviewed by Gary Drevitch Publishers note: Hello everyone, here is a quick blog that talks about reflection of our past and what some people might have or have not regret of what they did or did not do. At first automatic thought I have many regrets but to disregard those moments or…

  • The Keys to Understanding Dysthymia (High-Functioning Depression)

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    Sean Grover L.C.S.W. Reviewed by Kaja Perina There are 3 common causes of dysthymia, and here are 3 reliable solutions. High-functioning depression, also referred to as dysthymia, can be hard to spot. Unlike major depressive episodes, high-functioning depression is low-level, chronic, and doesn’t have a clear trigger. Interventions to address high-functioning depression include increased self-care,…

  • How to Treat Both Trauma and Addiction

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    Single-gender sessions, and power in numbers. Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event. Trauma experienced during childhood may be especially harmful and long-lasting. Some people with unresolved trauma will turn to drugs or alcohol to numb themselves to it—and become addicted. Trauma-informed addiction care shifts…

  • Should You Seek Self-Satisfaction or Self-Transcendence?

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    Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. and reviewed by Lybi Ma KEY POINTS Evolutionary theory provides an essential perspective on the origins of our powerful motives, not a prescriptive philosophy. Slavish servitude to powerfully evolved motives can sometimes lead to a very unfulfilling life in the modern world. To make choices that lead to a meaningful life,…

  • My History of Service on this Veterans Day

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] John C. Riley – Graphic Designer and blog publisher for HereNOW Help My name is John Riley and my MOS while in the military was Operation Specialist Second Class, I am a recovering Alcoholic and live with a mental illness but I am getting the treatment I need. So many Veterans deny they have…

  • A Single Dose of Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression

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    Leah Kuntz A single dose of psilocybin could help patients with treatment-resistant depression, according to a new study. According to the results of a phase 2b trial of COMP360 psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the largest study of its kind, patients with TRD could see symptom relief after a single dose of psilocybin.1 Investigators…