It’s no coincidence that so many techniques that are recommended to help people relax involve nature. Whether you’re just visualizing a soothing outdoor scene or you’re spending time outside, nature is a great tool to promote relaxation and mental health. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we provide evidence-based, inpatient care with
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The things we experience in childhood shape us, for better or worse. While it is common knowledge that our early lives have an impact on how we develop, there has been a tendency to view these events as separate from our mental health. Thanks to a study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
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People with mental health diagnoses sometimes start to feel as though the professionals in their lives are taking over. It can feel like they aren’t in control of their own decisions anymore, which can be very frustrating. A Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a document people with mental health disorders can create for themselves,
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If you have ever over-indulged in junk food and it made you feel sick or you felt better when you ate a hot cup of soup while recovering from a cold, then you already know firsthand, that nutrition can impact your physical health. It can do the same thing for your mental health. Not only
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You had a difficult week, and it feels like every possible thing went wrong. There are many different strategies you could use to process your feelings, one of which would be to vent to someone else. There is nothing wrong with releasing your unpleasant feelings by talking to another person, but it is also important
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Scientific research supports what pet owners already know to be true; animals are good for our health. Aside from giving unconditional, judgment-free love, furry companions improve our lives in a myriad number of ways. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we recognize the value of animals in our patients’ lives. Benefits of
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Watching someone you love struggle with mental illness, can cause feelings of hopelessness. Sometimes, it might seem like there is nothing you can do to help them. While you may not have the expertise of a trained professional, as a friend or family member, your role in the life of a person with a mental
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Many people feel uncomfortable discussing suicide with their loved ones. The idea of someone you care about taking their own life is distressing. Many people often avoid the topic, out of fear that they could give someone the idea to kill themselves or that they won’t know how to respond if a friend or family
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Whenever there is a mass shooting, it seems to be followed by people demanding better access to mental health services. While many Americans need improved access to mental health support, it is important that we don’t conflate violence with mental illness. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we treat people with a
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People often use the words “lonely” and “isolated” interchangeably, and while they frequently occur together, they are two different problems. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we try to help our patients avoid both of these issues, as they can each make it more difficult to maintain mental health. What’s the Difference?
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