Feeling a little sad and you’re not sure why? Seasonal Affective Disorder may be to blame. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, typically happens during the winter months when the temperatures...
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Surviving the Holiday Season’s Stressors
Making a list and checking it twice. No, not Santa Claus: YOU and anyone else who has become the default holiday magic maker. From trips to the grocery store to...
Grappling With Grief During The Holidays
Another holiday season approaches quickly. For many, it’s a time of celebration with family, friends and good food. For those who’ve recently lost a loved one, the holidays may look...
10 Simple Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Making yourself a priority can be a challenge when life gets in the way. But, doing so could be an essential step in improving your mental health. Here are ten...
Autism 101: Gain Awareness, Practice Acceptance
The topic of Autism has been big in the news lately, spurring a lot of questions and debate. Let’s take a closer look at the condition and debunk a few...
Suicide Prevention Resources
Every September, we mark National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark action around an urgent mental health issue. This year, we want to bring your attention...
Minority Mental Health Care: How to Help
Making mental health a priority is important for everyone, no matter your skin color, religious beliefs, ethnicity, physical or intellectual abilities. Mental health is emotional, psychological, and social. It impacts...
How to Break Out of the Cycle of Loneliness
A recent Pew Research Center survey found one-in-six Americans say they feel lonely or isolated all or most of the time. Where does loneliness come from? Loneliness became more prevalent...
New Alaska Clinic Now Open
Rural Psychiatry Associates is expanding its services to individuals in Alaska with the opening of its newest clinic in Anchorage. Rural Psychiatry Associates treats individuals of all ages, including Child...
Navigating the Negativity
Turn on the news and you’re quickly bombarded with the latest crimes, unrest in countries overseas, virus outbreaks, financial downturns or political struggles. As much as you may try to...