"Too many of us have tried to tone down our weirdness for friends or partners only to later learn that we were suppressing the best things about us. There's no joy like the joy of being your strange self and finding that there are people who love you for it." ~Boze Herrington
"My patients have told me over and over again how much their pet dogs have improved their physical and mental health, so I thought we should add this to one of our offerings." - Michael Hamrock, MD
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Happy Friday! 🌞 You made it through another week.
Celebrating the big milestones in #recovery is always exciting, but don't forget to acknowledge the small ones too. ❤️
Seasonal depression can occur during summer, especially with school right around the corner. Check in with the young people in your life to see how they are doing. Just one conversation can help.
The 2022 #GoogleDoodle winner shares a very important reminder that improving your physical & mental health often starts with asking for help.
Sophie hopes her doodle will remind people that they are not alone, even in the toughest of times. ❤️
📌 About 70% have tried alcohol
📌 50% have tried an illicit drug
📌 40% have smoked a cigarette
📌 20% or more have abused a prescription drug without a prescription
By the time a high school student turns 17 or 18 years old, they have likely been exposed to drugs or alcohol through their peers.
Learn more about how to prevent teen drug #addiction here:
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Keep the prevention discussion going this summer ☀️ with #TalkTheyHearYou!
These 5️⃣ goals can help you navigate open and honest conversations with your kids about alcohol and other drugs ➡️ https://t.co/WZrPhI0g0S
Yes to this! Remember - you are worthy of love, acceptance, safety and the freedom to be yourself, unapologetically.
In the words of our blogger Jaik, “Don’t let society’s judgments scare you into being someone you’re not. You are you. And that’s enough.”
💡 blessthemessy