Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), LifeWorks NW clinicians and staff focus on the here and now, using a range of interventions to improve quality of life …
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Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
At the close of Heart Health Month, we take stock of how our approach to integrated care supports the whole person. During February, Heart Health Month, many voices in the …
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The lunar new year, celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian countries, starts Feb. 10 and is observed over several days, up to two weeks.
How can we keep our brains in top shape when we’re stuck at home? One neurosurgeon has some advice.
During January, National Mental Wellness Month, it’s important for people to understand how common mental illness is—one in five adults in any given year. And to understand the risk of other medical conditions occurring alongside a mental health diagnosis.
How’s that new year resolution working out? If you’re like most of us, there’ve been a few bumps in that road to the new you. These expert ideas can get or keep you on track.
On Jan. 11, we observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs worldwide and is defined as the exploitation of another person for labor, domestic servitude or commercial sexual …
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One is not only the loneliest number, it is unhealthy. Half of us report loneliness and it takes a toll on our health. Reaching out in small ways every day helps us stay connected.
December 5, is International Volunteer Day. Hear from some of our volunteers. Written by Volunteer Susan Fitzgerald. From watching children grow and develop to fostering the growth and development of …
To help keep your holiday happy, it’s worth reviewing your stress management tools. Even if you practice some of these already, holiday indulgence and family gatherings can throw you off your game.
Meditation and therapy are a powerful combination to treat depression, which affects millions of us at some point in our lives. Cognitive therapy, for example, recommends many specific, helpful steps–actual …
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Many a parent has wished children came with an instruction manual. This lack of knowledge coupled with struggling through poverty and trauma are risk factors for child abuse. Dozens of …
As awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has grown in recent decades, the public has come to use the terms casually. “Oh, she’s so ADHD.” “Yeah, he’s hyperactive.” With the …
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