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As children grow and their personalities continue to develop, many engage in distinct patterns of behavior that may become ingrained. There is a wide range of behavior considered normal and healthy, but some children’s behavior becomes problematic in ways that can affect their mental health in the long term if there is no intervention. Undercontrolled…
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By Sloan Drechsel, Hillside Intern Every year, there is a surge in new gym memberships purchased, new faces at pottery classes, and new health kicks started, all in pursuit of that elusive goal: sticking with the New Year’s Resolution. But here’s a statistic that won’t surprise you: only 9% of people see these resolutions to…
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This prayer, commonly referred to as the “Serenity Prayer,” is often associated with twelve-step programs seeking to help those struggling with the centuries-old problem of addiction. H
Read More >by Brian Fensternacher When you think of gratitude, what comes up for you? Some individuals believe gratitude is simply being thankful or navigating through life with a positive attitude. Gratitude is so much more than having a positive outlook and being grateful. Research has shown that gratitude helps us appreciate the good things in life.…
Read More >Many advocates, agencies, families and caregivers are celebrating a roller coaster 2022 General Assembly with the passage of HB 1013, otherwise known as the Mental Health Parity Act. One component of the bill addresses the parity law that has been on the books for years, but never adequately enforced. Now with the passage of this…
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American singer-songwriter Em Beihold’s song “Numb Little Bug” went viral on TikTok in early 2022. In her lyrics, Beihold asks the listener: “Do you ever get a little bit tired of life? Like you’re not really happy/but you don’t wanna die?” The album art features Beihold wearing bug wings and leaning against a pink pill…
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Trauma- books about it dominate bestseller’s list, movies exploit it and prosper at the box office, new social media trends about it pop up everyday: undeniably, pop culture is obsessed with the idea of trauma. The definition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is…
Read More >If you are like most, odds are you have felt stuck in one area or another in your life. Knowing what direction to go in or what goal to go after next can be hard to determine in these moments where we feel stuck. To get past the first state of change and to move…
Read More >Mental Health Facility Precautions and Actions During COVID As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, Hillside is committed to prioritizing safety for our clients, their families, and our employees. Using the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Coronavirus Task Force, comprised of Hillside leaders, meets several times per…
Read More >It seems that over the past few years, especially with the pandemic and recent current events, that there are more people struggling emotionally. With more access to World News, social media posts, TiKToK trends, and Google searches, seemingly everyone has a self-diagnosed mental health condition. In reality, reportedly 25% more individuals have been diagnosed with…
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