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'This work makes my heart sing!' A talk with Peer Supporter Sam Frashier
October 31, 2018
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Addiction, Mental health, Peer support, Recovery
Peer supporters are making their mark with people in recovery. Check out this interview with Samantha Frashier, a peer supporter who works with inmates at the Warren County Jail. Her passion for what she does is clear - and her enthusiasm for helping others is contagious! Enjoy!
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
October 25, 2018
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Addiction, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Mental illness, Peer support, Recovery
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her
Through the Screen: What a mental health assessment can tell you
October 18, 2018
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screening
Friends and family mean well, I think. They see that you may seem a little more withdrawn than ususal, or maybe you're just not as perky as you'd been a few days ago. So they ask, "Are you depressed?" or "Is something
Kindness and other things to prevent bullying
October 2, 2018
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Bullying, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Parenting, Trauma
Even though it's been years, I remember the punches like they just happened. I was in the fourth grade, and it was the last day of school before summer break. It was also my last day at this particular school, because