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The Connection Between Mental Health and Chronic Pain

Researchers have found that there is an overlap between physical pain and mental health problems. People living with chronic pain are at an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety, and people with depression, anxiety, or a history of trauma are at an increased risk of experiencing chronic pain. Pain…

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Wellness Wednesday: Chopsticks

Did you know that chopsticks were originally created as a cooking utensil but are now highly regarded as a popular dining utensil? The advancement in cooking methods required utensils to prevent injuries and burns. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s population uses chopsticks on a regular basis and often preferred over…

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Wellness Wednesday: Supplements

With so much conflicting nutrition information out there, it may be difficult to know which supplement to choose. I'm here to offer one rule of thumb to follow. If the supplement seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Many supplements are not reviewed by the FDA prior…

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Wellness Wednesday: Eating Disorders

Did you know that about 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year? This includes eating disorders which affect at least 9% of the population worldwide. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and eating disorder not otherwise specified.…

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Promoting Responsible Social Media Use for Youth

As a therapist working with young people, I see the powerlessness parents and guardians face when trying to referee their children’s screen use. Battles are fought, lost, and sometimes won, over the seemingly simple task of trying to get their children’s attention back to the “here and now”. Over the…

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Wellness Wednesday: Kids Eat Right Month

Hello August! This month is the perfect time get kids back on track with their healthy routines as they head back to school. In honor of the occasion, we are recognizing Kids Eat Right Month, which emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep. As a reminder, children…

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