May 4, 2021 | Q+A, Tips for Healthy Living, Understanding Mental Illness, Wellness
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on April 29, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine. Question: I recently found out my 17-year-old is smoking marijuana. He said he does it to help with anxiety and that he finds a lot...
May 15, 2020 | Tips for Healthy Living
This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on May 14th, 2020 by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as...
May 11, 2020 | Tips for Healthy Living, Understanding Mental Illness, Wellness
Studies have shown that a daily routine alleviates feelings of stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. It’s also proven beneficial for those working through addiction, insomnia, and helps give structure to children who may otherwise experience anxiety. Though...
Nov 18, 2015 | Tips for Healthy Living
Sometimes the news is just plain scary. For most everyone, events of terror shake our foundations and change the way we view our safety and well-being. That’s the point of terror. Anxiety happens to everyone, some more than others. I would be lying if I said I...