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7 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
Are you having difficulty getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. This week, I want to do a series of posts on sleep disorders in observance of World Sleep Day on Friday. Insomnia is a very common condition among adults today. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 1 in 3 adults worldwide have symptoms of…
5 Foundations of Good Mental Health
Good mental health starts with proper self-care resulting in improved mood, increased energy, and sound sleep. The basic building blocks of good mental health are as simple and basic as a healthy lifestyle. Our brains produce Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Endorphins, and other chemicals. When these chemicals are “off”, we feel the effects by becoming depressed,…
How to Find a Therapist in Tampa, FL
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the US. We are home to Spring Training (Baseball), Disney World, Tampa Bay Rays (Hockey), oranges – and hurricanes. And with this unprecedented growth comes the unprecedented need for mental health services. If you are looking for a therapist in the Tampa Bay area (or all of…
Substance Use Facts
Here is a list of common drugs and their fact sheets. But first, start here: Understanding Addiction Alcohol Alcohol Drug Facts Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Vaping Devices Drug Facts CNS Depressants / Benzodiazepine / Non-Benzodiazepine / Barbiturates CNS Depressant Drug Facts Cocaine / Amphetamines Cocaine Drug Facts Methamphetamine Drug…
Florida Mental Health Resources
Abuse Florida Abuse HotlineTo report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable adult (elderly or special needs)Phone: 1-800-96-ABUSEFlorida Relay: 711TDD: 1-800-955-8771To report online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us Sexual Abuse Services National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – Available 24/7Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network for survivor help1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Domestic Violence Services National Domestic Violence HotlineHotline: 1-800-799-7233Text LOVEIS…
Maine Mental Health Resources
The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Crisis Services Crisis Services – Maine – Action Planning for Crisis, Prevention, and Recovery Children’s Early Intervention…
What’s on my Bookshelf
The following is a list of book recommendations I often make to my counseling clients. Often, I will recommend a therapy book to a client; however, I am aware that having a book lying around the house can pose risks should the book be found by a partner. There are a few different options that…
Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas County Mental Health Resources
The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Abuse Florida Abuse Hotline – Available 24/7To report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable…
Mental Health Awareness
Welcome to my new blog! As I considered where to start with my first post, I thought, why not start at the very beginning. So let’s talk about mental health. What is mental health? And what is mental illness? Myth: Mental illness is a sign of weakness. Fact: Let’s debunk this, because some of the…