Governments’ kindness taking its toll, recovery operators say
— Read on www.peacearchnews.com/news/surrey-addictions-officials-say-pandemic-funding-is-wreaking-havoc-on-those-in-recovery/
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Think Your Teen’s Pot Smoking Is No Biggie? Studies Show It Can Trigger Psychosis
Parents need to pay attention considering that cannabis use is widespread among adolescents and teens. Approximately 1.8 million adolescents are users…
— Read on www.amenclinics.com/blog/think-your-teens-pot-smoking-is-no-biggie-studies-show-it-can-trigger-psychosis/
Online counselling: Pros and cons | Referral and support |
This guide outlines the evidence behind online counselling, as well as the pros and cons for people considering it’s use.
— Read on schools.au.reachout.com/articles/online-counselling-pros-and-cons
Anxiety About The End Of Coronavirus Lockdown Is More Common Than You’d Think
With everyone else stuck at home, there’s no FOMO to lure you out of bed for a Sunday brunch when you’d really rather sleep in. Without a chatty co-worker at the desk next to you, your productivity is way up — and honestly, the WFH set-up is more…
— Read on www.bustle.com/p/anxiety-about-the-end-of-coronavirus-lockdown-is-more-common-than-youd-think-22879761
More drinking, more pot use and fewer avenues to get help — the ‘forgotten crisis’ within COVID-19 | The Star
Substance abuse experts worry an already overburdened system of support services may not be able to handle the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pande…
— Read on www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/05/09/more-drinking-more-pot-use-and-fewer-avenues-to-get-help-the-forgotten-crisis-within-covid-19.html
How To Set Boundaries Without Fearing the Looming Backlash – Resilient Human
Setting boundaries, though hard, is essential for your emotional health. Learn how to set boundaries without the fear of alienating everyone.
— Read on www.resilienthuman.me/how-to-set-boundaries/
Getting Triggered and What You Can Do – Relationships 101 – Medium
Getting your “buttons” pushed or getting “triggered” can hurt or enrage us. But it’s an opportunity to heal and grow. The more hurts we’ve endured and the weaker our boundaries, the more reactive we…
— Read on medium.com/relationships-101/getting-triggered-and-what-you-can-do-cc68d60e6357
8 Anxiety Coping Mechanisms That Are Actually Effective During the Pandemic | SELF
If you need to adjust your anxiety coping mechanisms to the new coronavirus pandemic, start with these tips.
— Read on www.self.com/story/personal-pandemic-anxiety-tips
Challenge Your Negative Thinking With the 5:1 Ratio | Shine
The next time you enter a negative spiral, think about five positive things to get you out of it.
— Read on advice.shinetext.com/articles/challenge-your-negative-thinking-with-the-5-1-ratio/
Bill Cleverley: Victoria’s homeless need more than harm-reduction help | Times Colonist
Years ago, while walking down Douglas Street, I spotted a panhandler with a sign that read: “Alcohol Research In Progress. Please Help.” I was amused, thinking to myself: “You’re sitting on the . . .
— Read on www.timescolonist.com/opinion/columnists/bill-cleverley-victoria-s-homeless-need-more-than-harm-reduction-help-1.24120462
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to stop negative thoughts | Well+Good
A mental health counselor explains how to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to bring yourself back to the present in less than a minute.
— Read on www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/54321-grounding-technique/
