- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It is estimated that 49,000 Americans and 700,000 people around the world died by suicide last year. These deaths send shock waves through families, workplaces, schools, friend groups, communities, and...
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- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Pink clouds sound like another name for cotton candy or something you might see in a painting of unicorns and rainbows. Unfortunately, in the recovery community, pink clouds are a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
The year 2024 is nearly over, and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. One tradition many people have at Thanksgiving is to express thanks for something good in...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Adoption can be a fantastic way for a child to enter a loving family and for a family to grow. Adoption can also be an indicator of trauma, which can...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
There is sometimes a tendency to expect people to just “get over” difficult experiences they had as a child. Unfortunately, these early struggles can have lifelong impact on people, unless...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Many people have heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they may not fully understand it. This is why October is designated as ADHD Awareness Month. At Highland Hospital...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When a person is struggling with their mental health or addiction, just getting out of bed each morning can be a struggle. The idea of preparing nutritious food or going...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Any time that a person experiences a big transition, it can impact their mental health. For children and adolescents, the transition between summer break and the start of the new...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Often, there is a tendency to believe that people must choose one thing over another in life. We forget that it may make more sense to combine options for greater...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Pets are a big commitment of time and money, but the benefits they provide are also substantial. Eighty-five percent of pet owners say that having a pet improves their mental...
