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Our mental health experts at CHI Health offer advice and resources to people struggling with mental illness and disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and more.

Finding One Another: Suggestions on How to Make Friends

By Alexandra Munet Ginorio, PsyD

MAR 28, 2025 | Mental Health

Shared experiences today occur more in a virtual environment than in real life. This shift is notably different for those who had different experiences growing up in previous generations. While not necessarily wrong, it represents a significant chang...

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Marijuana and Adolescents: Understanding the Risks
By Cindy Matheny, LIMHP MAR 14, 2025 | Mental Health
With the increasing legalization of marijuana across many states, it's important to understand the potential impact on adolescents.
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Understanding Self-Harm: A Guide to Support and Recovery
By Megan Cada, LIMHP FEB 27, 2025 | Mental Health
March 1st is Self-Injury/Harm Awareness Day. On this day and throughout the month of March, we aim to raise awareness, understanding and compassion for those who have experienced the hurt that has led them, or individuals close to them, to self-harm.
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10 Easy Ways to Practice Random Acts of Kindness
By Renee Sayer, APRN-C, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-C FEB 07, 2025 | Mental Health, Wellness
These small acts of kindness that can make a big difference and improve the day of another person as well as boosting your own mood and self-esteem.
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Winter Self-Care: Practical Tips to Boost Your Mood
By Megan Cada, LIMHP JAN 16, 2025 | Mental Health
The winter months can be a difficult time. Focusing on goals, values, and ways to regain control of our lives in winter is one way to beat the cold weather blues.
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Winter Blues? A Therapist's Guide to Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Melina Hickey, LIMHP JAN 10, 2025 | Mental Health
Biological and psychological factors can increase risk for seasonal affective disorder but there are coping strategies that can help beat the winter blues.
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Good Sleep Doesn’t Have to be a Dream
By Monica Arora, MD JAN 07, 2025 | Mental Health, Parenting
Sleep is essential for physical and mental growth. Establishing a routine, maintaining a sleepy space and practicing self care are three ways to help children with sleep.
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