R.I.C.E. for Your Mind: Preparing a Mental First Aid Kit

Many people are familiar with the acronym RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation – a mainstay of first aid for sprains and strains. Wouldn’t it be great if there was something similar for treating mental ailments as well? Something to give people a sense of purpose and resolve before checking in with a professional? […]

All in My Head: Physical vs Mental Illness

After two weeks of being in denial, I admit that my annual fall misery is upon me. Allergies inevitably trigger a sinus infection – cue pounding headaches, terrible crud, and feeling like I’ve been hit in the face with a 2 x 4. Sometimes it stops there, but usually I also get to have a […]

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