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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Focusing on your mental health, while homeless, is like trying to ride a bicycle through a swimming pool. You may make some progress forward, but you are still drowning. Angela’s …
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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In the past few years, you’ve probably seen someone include their pronouns in their email, or maybe they’ve even shared them out loud during a meeting. You can help create …
When a client doesn’t read or write, it makes substance use disorder (SUD) recovery much more difficult. Often employment options are very limited, leading to depression and anxiety that can …
“As long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression,” says Rachel [not her real name]. “And I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs. But for …
On a day in early 2015, Tuesday says she made the decision to go into treatment in Portland. “I was living in Eugene, and it was the black hole for …
When Rand [not real name] came to LifeWorks NW, he was experiencing Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, OCD and social anxiety. Not surprisingly, Rand says he didn’t know where to turn. He …
Michael [not his real name] heard voices and felt harassed whenever he was in a public space. Seeking help, he came to LifeWorks NW and has worked with the Integrated Care …
A former Project Network client shares how she has turned the tables and is now helping others. “Growing up, I was in a home with addiction,” said Jennifer [not real …