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We are well into Spring, which I love. After days or gray, cold weather, the world starts to open up. Birds start singing again, plants unravel tapestries of color, and tiny chorus frogs sing into the rain. Growing up, I was always fascinated

Everyone has an idea of what “social work” is. I would guess that many of our ideas are unique but also somewhat similar. Some may have a negative perception of what social work is, or a social worker is, while others may have fond memories

February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), but it is always a good idea to be aware and know what to do if you suspect teen dating violence. Abuse during dating may be more common than you think. Whether the abuse is sexual in nature

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is making a push to help those who suffer from this disorder. Please check out their website at www.samhsa.gov for more

I’ve long described myself as a summer person. I love the long days of sunlight, the freedom to do more things during the day and the warm-weather outdoor activities. While fall is enjoyable, I often begin getting a sense of dread after Halloween

I feel that kindness is perhaps our most important trait. What does it mean to be kind? First, let’s look at the Oxford definition of kindness: “The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.” To me, the most important word used in

As I contemplate World Mental Health Day on 10/10/24, I consider how my perception of the term “mental health” has changed. In the past, I considered the term as something that described someone with a deficit. “That person has mental health

Hello, everybody. Thank you for joining us on clinically yours, Lincoln Prairie where we discuss a variety of mental health issues that affect children and adolescents. I’m your host, Divvya Mirani, happy February. It is Black history month

Hosted by Divvya Mirani, Clinically Yours, is a podcast that serves as a mental health resource for the community. Tune in twice a month with mental health professionals as we discuss mental health topics related to children and adolescents