Monday, April 29, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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Being honest is a choice. Help yourself get to a place where the truth is. @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Friday #MentalHealth #MythBuster: I Can’t Work If I Have Mental Illness

#Many people, with all forms of mental illness, work full time and part time jobs

#People with mental illness can and do complete school, including higher education

#People who suffer from mental illness, even mildly, need to have supports around them from friends to family and community members

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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If what you did yesterday didn’t work out well, attempt to do something else, today. @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day


Can’t is limiting. Try saying, “I’ve not tried that yet...” @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Friday #MentalHealth #MythBuster: Only MDs & PhDs Provide Mental Health Treatment

#Psychiatrists, Medical doctors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Pastoral Counselors are all qualified to provide mental health treatment

#A psychologist (PhD or MA) has a graduate degree in psychology

#A professional who provides mental health treatment may have more than 1 credential e.g. PhD, LMSW, LCSW, CSW, MD, or MS
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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It can be challenging to have an illness & still stay motivated. Ask others to help in your quest to be well. @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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If you fear that people will leave you, you won’t connect to anyone. Try reaching out to someone you care about today! @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Friday, April 12, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of the Day

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You deserve to have a mental health provider who can see you at least once a week. If you think otherwise, you may want to go somewhere else. #YouDeserveIt @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of the Day

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Some agencies used to offer mental health days to employees. If you don’t have that with your employer, you may want to use an occasional sick day when you really need to #refresh #replenish #re-energize yourself! @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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Sometimes, you may not find the best fit the first time you seek a mental health provider, but know that you have a right to seek a new one if you’re unhappy. #KnowYourRights @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services.  

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Friday #MentalHealth #MythBuster: A Sociopath Is Easy To Identify

#A sociopath can be difficult to identify among the crowds, at first  

#Sociopaths tend to be charismatic, highly intelligent & persuasive

#A sociopath is also known as a person with an Antisocial Personality Disorder

#According to NIMH about 1% of the U.S. population has Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

1st Thursdays

"Thursdays Change: Bringing Change-makers to You!" 

Guest: Tracy L. Hollis

Segment: "Living With HIV in the Family"
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Monday, April 1, 2013

Mental Health Tip Of The Day

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Doing too much of 1 thing can be overwhelming. Try to break up your week with work, family time and time for things you enjoy on your own! @ashatarry

*These mentions are used simply as tips to give empowering thoughts to others. These tips are not used as therapeutic tools to treat mental illness or otherwise. Consult your physician if you need mental health services. 

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