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Posts Tagged ‘Recovery’: August 2020

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Stories of Impact: Suicide Prevention Through Mental Health Education

September 6, 2024
In 2022, about 49,476 in the U.S died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we’re highlighting Karen Carreira,...
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5 Tips to Help Manage Recovery During Summer

July 26, 2023
When you have substance use challenges, navigating summertime social gatherings can be difficult. It can be hard to strike the balance between wanting to spend time with friends and family when you know there could be temptations, such as alcohol,...
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Managing Recovery and Substance Use Challenges During the Holidays

December 21, 2022
The onset of the holiday season conjures up images of families gathered together, big meals, cozy fires and lots of celebration. But for many people, especially individuals experiencing or in recovery from substance use challenges, the holidays can be tough....
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10 Ways to Celebrate World Mental Health Day 2022

October 10, 2022
Happy World Mental Health Day! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joins the World Health Organization to raise awareness about mental health around the world and support those experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. In honor of the...
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Supporting a Loved One During National Recovery Month with Mental Health First Aid

September 26, 2022
September marks National Recovery Month, an annual observance to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who...
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