Hillside Blog - Mental Health
“Pain in life is inevitable; suffering is optional.” Things often differ from how we think they should be or how we want them to be.…
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Take a moment to think about the last time you reflected on something positive. Has it been a while? For many people, it can feel…
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We have made significant strides from the ancient times of mental illness deemed a cause for incarceration and the mid 1700s asylum era of overcrowded,…
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Perfectionism is a trap that we unwittingly set for ourselves. So, when does perfectionism become maladaptive? Ascribing to themes associated with inferiority, unworthiness, failure and…
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With the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, many myths have developed that often prevent people from seeking the treatment or help they need. Debunking…
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Members of the LGBTQ community are at a higher risk of suicide than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Studies show LGBTQ individuals are up to three…
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Supporting someone who is struggling is no easy task. Both being mindful of what they need and how to best communicate with them are critical…
Read More“If I had learned about my mental health earlier on—been taught about my condition in school the way I was taught about other subjects —…
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One in six children have mental, behavioral or developmental disorders. Without the proper treatment, the symptoms of various mental health conditions can have severe implications…
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DBT is centered around the concept of dialectics, which is the belief that two seemingly conflicting ideas can be true at the same time. Social…
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