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“Trauma is Trauma”: What Kevin Smith and Others Do About Healing

May 25, 2023Tracey L. KelleyMental Health

In an April 2023 interview with People magazine, filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith said that in early 2022, he “awoke in terror, convinced he was losing his mind.” He then checked into a treatment center for 30 days, going through...

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Using Music Therapy to Move Past Trauma

May 15, 2023Tracey L. KelleyRecovery

The healing power of music isn’t an overused phrase—there are many scientific studies that reinforce how music boosts your mood, stimulates the brain’s reward center, and provides comfort. More than simply streaming your favorite song, music therapy provides a structured...

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Creating Healthy Summer Fun

May 8, 2023Tracey L. KelleyRecovery, Self-care

Although summer heat is nothing to mess with (especially in Tucson—whew!), there still seems to be a lazy, hazy quality to the time between the holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day. So how can you make the most of...

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How Do I Know If I Have Good Mental Health?

May 1, 2023Tracey L. KelleyMental Health

Whenever we feel something other than joy and positivity all the time, this doesn’t mean we have a mental health problem. However, recognizing the signs of good mental health is important, as this provides a gauge for when and if...

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Want to Feel Your Best? Cultivate Gratitude

April 21, 2023Tracey L. KelleySelf-care

Scientists and spiritualists have long been fascinated by the power of gratitude and its importance in our lives, especially how it affects our mental health and overall perspective. Frequently acknowledging the good in your life is different than forced positivity—and...

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Can Mental Health Problems Be Prevented?

April 5, 2023Tracey L. KelleyMental Health, mental illness

This is a serious question, and the answer isn’t quite as simple as “yes” or “no.” However, the medical community is intrigued by the concept that with the right information and action, we might have the ability to lessen the...

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Improving Your Meditation Skills

March 19, 2023Tracey L. KelleyMental Health

People often say, “I just can’t do meditation!” because they believe if they can’t sit cross-legged on a poofy cushion for hours on end, “they’re not doing it right.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you’re a long-time...

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Understanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

March 9, 2023Tracey L. KelleyDepression

Depression is a mood disorder that affects people in various ways. Effective treatment should be highly individualized to not only investigate possible causes, but also encourage better management and healing. When someone suffers from treatment-resistant depression, a mental health professional...

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Eating Disorders Are on the Rise, But Why?

March 1, 2023Tracey L. KelleyMental Health

For many people, pandemic effects are still lingering, and they have nothing to do with vaccines, social distancing, or masking. A spike of eating disorders occurred during the pandemic, and while there’s been a slight decrease in cases since, there...

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