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August is National Happiness-Happens Month

August is National Happiness-Happens Month

August 22, 2022
The World Health Organization reports that COVID-19 has been followed by a 25% increase in anxiety and depression around the world. They cite loneliness and isolation as a primary contributing factor. If you are a person who has been experiencing increased anxiety or depression over the past three years, here are three things you can do to help,
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Just Press Play

Just Press Play

August 12, 2022
Today is August 12th, and on this day in 1877 Thomas Edison completed his first model of the phonograph. The way we listen to music has changed a lot since then, and it can be a powerful tool in helping you to reduce stress.
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Caring for Someone Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

Caring for Someone Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

August 3, 2022
Caring about someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol can be very emotionally painful. If you're in that situation, there are things you can do to help yourself…and also possibly help the person in your life who is addicted.
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Journaling for Mental Health

Journaling for Mental Health

July 27, 2022
Journaling is one of the best tools you can put in your mental health toolbox. Researcher Silvia Bastos writes, “Many of us, when we face anxious thoughts, try to deny them — push them away, and think of something else.” and “You probably know how it feels to lie in bed for hours unable to sleep because you’re worried about problems, commitments, or the future.”
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Sleep is Essential to our Mental Health

Sleep is Essential to our Mental Health

July 19, 2022
Working on your sleep hygiene is something to take seriously and be intentional about. According to Helpguide’s resource on getting better sleep, try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day. This helps set your body’s internal clock and optimizes the quality of your sleep. Choose a bed time when you normally feel tired, so that you don’t toss and turn.
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 July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

July 4, 2022
Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day. Our country is known as a melting pot because of the important role immigration and diversity has had on our history. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme for BIPOC Mental Health Month is #BeyondTheNumbers.
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June is LGBTQIA Pride Month

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month

June 8, 2022
It is important to recognize the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ members of our community. According to NAMI, LGB youth are more than twice as likely to report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness than their heterosexual peers. Transgender youth face are twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms, seriously consider suicide, and attempt suicide compared to cisgender lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning youth.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 6, 2022
Giving yourself permission to take care of yourself is essential for good mental health care. None of us can burn the candle at both ends and up in a good place. We eventually wear down. When you feel yourself being emotionally tapped out, take time to refuel. This will look different for each of us. For some, getting away with family and friends is reenergizing. For others a weekend of solitude does the trick. However you are wired, make sure you keep a check on your emotional tank and when it is getting empty, take the time to recharge. 
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Holistic Care

Holistic Care

April 25, 2022
Being mentally healthy requires us to take a holistic approach. As Mr. Miyagi said in the 1st karate kid movie, “our whole life is a balance”. We need to make sure that we are taking care of our mind, body and spirit. We do that through activities and exercises that connect us to those domains of our life. Behavioral Health care is part of our mission at Appleseed.
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Mental Spring Cleaning

Mental Spring Cleaning

April 18, 2022
As we watch things start to grow and enjoy more and more daylight, it's a good time to recommit ourselves to our mental health care. Do some mental health spring cleaning.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 6, 2022
Everyone has a role to play in preventing or being an active bystander in instances of sexual assault. There are many different ways that you make a difference.
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Seek Connection and Balance

Seek Connection and Balance

March 28, 2022
During times of high stress we are more likely to engage in unhealthy or addictive behaviors. We can easily get caught up in spending all of our mental energy focusing on how menacing our world is. The message we are getting right now is “You should be afraid and hypervigilant.” Worry becomes easy.
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the Appleseed Team!

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Work Is Recovery

Work Is Recovery

It's a powerful tool for recovery, personal development, and building independence.

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November is National Homeless Awareness Month

November is National Homeless Awareness Month

Together, we can help break the cycle of homelessness and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

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