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COVID and An Increase of Alcohol Use

posted on 4/8/2021 10:58:00 AM
COVID and An Increase of Alcohol Use
Back in April 2020, we started to see memes about drinking to cope with the COVID crisis. Terms like mommy juice and day drinking became more popular. Late-night host Conan O'Brien posted, "Can we all agree to temporarily raise the bar for what's considered an "alcoholic?"
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COVID and Staying Connected

posted on 4/5/2021 3:49:00 PM
COVID and Staying Connected
COVID has been hard on people in so many ways: loss of loved ones, loss of employment, loss of housing, etc. Less dramatic, but still stressful has been loss of socialization. The lack of connecting with others has caused an increase in depression symptoms.
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World Health Organization Recommendations During COVID-19

posted on 3/19/2020 12:40:00 PM
World Health Organization Recommendations During COVID-19
The World Health Organization recommends to "stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website & through your national & local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness & recover, but it can be more severe for others.
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Can The Weather Affect Your Mental Health?

posted on 12/8/2016 9:40:00 AM
Can The Weather Affect Your Mental Health?
As the weather gets worse, so can your mental health. Here are some tips to help cope.
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3 More Apps

posted on 12/30/2015 11:42:00 AM
I have three more apps you might be interested in. The first is called ReliefLink.  It has several relapse prevention planning features in one app. 1. Mood tracking plus suicidal thoughts. If the mood is low or suicidal thoughts are present, the app links to your previously made safety plan or other in app resources. 2.  Relaxation Exercises (relaxation and mindfulness)3. Relaxing Music--just hit play and you will hear calming music. Reallllly calm. It's soft so I th...
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Apps for ACT and Mindfulness

posted on 8/11/2015 1:47:00 PM
In all IOP groups, we discuss the concept of mindfulness. We often practice this skill in group, but in order to be proficient in this skill, it is something to be practiced regularly. Both of these apps are available for apple and android.
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2 new apps

posted on 8/10/2015 1:49:00 PM
There are two new apps from The National Center for Telehealth and Technology. Both are available from iTunes and Google play.  The first is Virtual Hope Box. From the website: "The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking.Patients and providers can work together to...
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Marijuana and Driving

posted on 8/4/2015 1:50:00 PM
We know drinking and driving can cause dangerous scenarios. Read here for newest research on smoking pot and driving.  One thing I found interesting was the following: "Drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana had an additive effect, so that drivers using both substances weaved within lanes even if their blood THC and alcohol concentrations were below the impairment thresholds for each substance alone."
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Quitting Smoking Often Increases Caffeine Intake

posted on 6/30/2015 1:51:00 PM
If you have been cutting back on smoking, or have quit, you might have noticed an increase in your caffeine use. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's blog has an article about this. Here's a quote: For example, a smoker who usually drank two cups of coffee in the morning with a cigarette will feel stronger caffeine effects from the same two cups after quitting smoking. This is because smoking causes the body to metabolize caffeine more quickly. So, wh...
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Meditation for beginners

posted on 4/20/2015 1:51:00 PM
In groups, we ask people to practice meditating as a way to cope with depression, anxiety, and cravings. In most groups, you probably have had the opportunity to practice a little bit.  Once you leave IOP, you might want a little more help. Here is a site that offers a free 7 day course on developing meditation skills. Take note of their tips on how to make meditation part of your daily routine. 
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