Melissa Adkins
Mental health and substance use during the holidays: Avoiding triggers
The holidays are once again upon us and what should be a joyous time of celebration, for many, is quite the opposite. The CDC reports...
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Melissa Adkins
- Oct 25
- 2 min
5 Fun Ways To Support Your Mental Health
One of the best things you can do for your mental health is to have fun. And we get it, easier said than done! But “having fun” should be...
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Melissa Adkins
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Warning signs someone may be at risk of suicide
Suicide is never something to take lightly and it’s a sad truth that most people don’t know how troubled someone is until it’s too late....
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Melissa Adkins
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Celebrating Self Awareness Month
Supporting a loved one through substance abuse recovery or therapy for a mental health disorder is no easy feat. It can be just as...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Don't let fear and anxiety stop you from getting help
Feelings of anxiety can come on like a tidal wave, and it can be scary, almost like you’re having a heart attack. However, increased...
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Melissa Adkins
- Jun 22
- 2 min
New Suicide Prevention Emergency Number Launching In July
There’s a new emergency mental health resource for Americans coming this summer. The new emergency call drill, “988,” will be the...
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Viktoriya Fine
- May 23
- 2 min
How counseling can help OCD patients take control of their lives
The term “OCD,” is often loosely used in social situations to describe light obsessive behavior — like being a germaphobe or wanting your...
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Melissa Adkins
- Apr 15
- 2 min
The Importance of Asking for Help When Things Are Not OK
It’s ok to not be ok. This is a phrase used often within mental health advocacy, but it rings true everywhere. And we’ve certainly seen a...
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Melissa Adkins
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Reducing the stigma of mental illness: what it is, what it is not
“Mental health illnesses are not an excuse.” Now, repeat it with us… “Mental health illnesses are not an excuse!” Since we have your...
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Melissa Adkins
- Feb 23
- 2 min
How to help an adult loved one struggling with addiction
It’s probably not shocking to learn that nearly half of all Americans have a family member or close friend that is, or has been, addicted...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Important Announcement to All New and Existing Patients
Changes in Patient Costs for Behavioral Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Visits Adult Family Health Services has always been committed...
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Melissa Adkins
- Jan 24
- 2 min
How volunteering can boost your mental health
It might sound cliche, but Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” As we reflect...
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Melissa Adkins
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
How to replace bad habits with good habits
It’s January 1 and you’re telling yourself that you need to lose weight this year… you grab your keys and head out to the gym you’ve been...
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Melissa Adkins
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Coping with substance use or mental health issues of a loved one
According to data found online, roughly 13% of the worlds’ population suffers from a form of mental health or substance abuse disorder....
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Viktoriya Fine
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
By Loretta Graceffo The Centers for Disease Control reports that December and January typically come with a spike in drug-related...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
We at Adult Family Health Services wish all the joy and beauty that this holiday season offers.
We are entering that season of the year where we turn our thoughts to the holidays. It is very easy to get overwhelmed with the planning,...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
New Announcement: FRIENDS AND FAMILY Group
Are you concerned or even overwhelmed by the substance use and/or mental health issues of a loved one? Our knowledgeable and...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
Building Connectedness During Suicide Prevention Month
By Loretta Graceffo September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to honor those who have died by suicide while also...
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Viktoriya Fine
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Connection Between Mental Health and Dental Health
By Loretta Graceffo Even though it’s not always talked about, there is a close connection between wellness of the mind and wellness of...
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- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
When Mental Illness and Substance Use Go Hand In Hand
By Loretta Graceffo Substance use is the third largest cause of death in the nation-- and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, this tragedy...
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