Tag: mental health

Mental Health Help Is Suicide Prevention

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Over this past year, our family has found ourselves in an unexpected place: dealing with a mental health crisis involving one of our children....

An Open Letter in Support of the FASD Respect Act

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FASD or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is a direct result of alcohol exposure to a developing fetus while in utero.  These disorders are the...

Why I Tell Others I Have PCOS

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Looking back, I’m still shocked that I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I was 28. Many of the signs were there in plain...

Podcasts Are Self-Care

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I am a proud podcast addict, and according to the data, I am not alone. 42% of Americans over the age of 12 have...

The Real Reason Teachers Are Quitting

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If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is...

Who Will I Be When The Newborn Phase Is Over?

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I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this...

Postpartum Mental Health with an IU Health OB/GYN

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When a new mom is not feeling like herself in the first weeks after giving birth, it can be hard to designate what is...

No Shame in the Therapy Game

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Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental...

Ending My Toxic Relationship With My Mother-in-law

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My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...

Dear Corporate: It’s Okay to Be Human

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I once had a corporate boss who happened to be at my workplace at the same devastating time I found out a dear client...

My Summer Birthday Gift To Myself: A Midyear Personal Reflection

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My summer birthday gift to myself is a midyear personal reflection. I've always loved having a summer birthday. I love summer and the warm...

How To Be Heart Healthy with Riley Children’s Health

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults, and the factors that cause heart disease can start during childhood. To prevent heart...

Looking for a Therapist for Your Kid? Yep, So Is Everyone...

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Today I got on the phone and made a list of five parents to call back and tell them I don't have availability to...

Pieces Of Myself: Holding Onto Interests And Hobbies In Motherhood

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"Is it harder to hold on than it is to let go?" I asked myself. I set my alarm early to wake up before my kids...