How to Accept Your Body

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How to Accept Your Body It is the new year! If you haven’t already, you will start seeing the slogan “new year, new me” plastered everywhere. From hashtags to journal entries, these words invade the planet after the Time’s Square Ball drops in New York City. You may wonder what this phrase even means! Does … Read more

5 Steps to Thrive in the New Year

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5 Steps to Thrive in the New Year Can you believe that it is almost the new year already? Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Does it include mental health? With COVID and the Omicron variant surging rapidly, many people have mixed feelings about the New Year. Understandably some people worry about change … Read more

Tips to Cope with Holiday Stress During COVID

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Tips to Cope with Holiday Stress during COVID The holiday season is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year. The air gets colder, our hearts get warmer, and joy fills the air each day. This all sounds like a lovely plot to a Hallmark movie – but is it a reality for all people? … Read more

How to Help Someone with Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

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How to Help Someone with Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Do you know someone who deals with drugs and alcohol addiction? How many times have they promised to stop drinking? It is hard for you to see your loved one relapse and struggle. How do you handle your complicated emotions? The person you care for is … Read more

How to Get Your Teenager to Talk to You

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How To Get Your Teenager To Talk To You Being a parent isn’t easy. In fact, raising a teenager can be very challenging and confusing. Teens are going through many changes, starting new experiences, and figuring out who they are as young adults. As a parent, it is normal to worry about your child’s wellbeing … Read more

School Bullying: Ways to Help Teens to Cope and Fight It

School Bullying: Ways to Help Teens to Cope and Fight It October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mind Connections supports the efforts to stop bullying in this world. No teen should ever feel intimidated, scared, or embarrassed while going to school. Moreover, a school should be a safe place for students to explore who they … Read more

Suicide Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Non-Suicidal Self-Harm

Suicide Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Last week was Suicide Prevention Week, September 5 to September 11. This is a week that spreads awareness about suicide warning signs, factors, and prevention. Mind Connections wants to send our support and care to any one who is affected by suicidal thoughts. Our hearts go to … Read more

Help Teens To Manage Back to School Stress

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Help Teens To Manage Back To School Stress Having back to school stress and anxiety? You are not alone, especially during this pandemic. Our teens are more stressed than ever. According to data collected by American Psychological Association, teen stress can be as serious as adult’s when they are going through the school year. This … Read more

7 Ways to Help a Teenager with Anxiety

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7 Ways To Help A Teenager With Anxiety Are you a teenager with anxiety? Does your child struggle with teenage anxiety? Whether you want to self help, or learn how to better support your teen to deal with anxiety in adolescence, this article will discuss different strategies to cope with this issue! What is Anxiety? … Read more

How to Have Better Communication In a Relationship

How To Have Better Communication In A Relationship Do you struggle with communication in a relationship? Have you ever considered going to couple’s counseling for communication issues? Do you want to improve your communication skills? Healthy relationships are based on a strong foundation – one crucial part of this foundation is good communication skills. No … Read more