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Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults has it. And it is very treatable! Here's everything you need to know and how to manage life after a diagnosis.…

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Anxiety Versus ADHD in Children

Anxiety Versus ADHD in Children

Anxiety and ADHD often show up in children in similar ways. Identifying these disorders can be difficult, but learning the symptoms of each can help you tell the difference whether your child has ADHD, anxiety, or both.…

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Signs of Mental Illness in Children

Signs of Mental Illness in Children

Many kids suffer in silence. Parents, teachers, and caregivers should be alert to these mental health warning signs in teens and children. Learn what you can do to help.…

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Caitlin Eisenschenk joins Dakota Family Services in Fargo

Caitlin Eisenschenk joins Dakota Family Services in Fargo

Caitlin Eisenschenk recently joined Dakota Family Services, an outpatient behavioral health clinic with clinics in Fargo and Minot, as a psychometrist.…

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How to Be a Friend to Someone with Cancer

How to Be a Friend to Someone with Cancer

It's hard to know what to do or say when someone you love has a serious illness like cancer. Here are 7 practical ways to provide the support they need.…

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Making Time for Self-Care

Making Time for Self-Care

If you're overwhelmed by the responsibilities of day-to-day life—it can be difficult to take time for yourself (and mental health)—but there are small things that can be done to make "self-care" a little bit easier. Read our top tips here.…

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How to Process & Adjust to Big Changes in Life

How to Process & Adjust to Big Changes in Life

Are you dealing with big life changes that are affecting your mental health or well-being? Use these 7 healthy methods for processing and adapting to change.…

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How to Overcome Negative Thinking Traps

How to Overcome Negative Thinking Traps

Are you having a negative thinking pattern and spending time dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future? Before it gets worse, read this article.…

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How To Deal With Frustration and Anger

How To Deal With Frustration and Anger

Are you dealing with intense anger and frustration that affects your mental health? Check out these 8 productive ways to manage (and overcome) your anger.…

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Recovering From Trauma: 7 Tips For Healing

Recovering From Trauma: 7 Tips For Healing

Trauma, adversity, and stress can be overwhelming regardless of the cause. Everyone experiences trauma differently and your feelings and experiences are valid. Here are 7 ways to help heal big 'T' and little 't' trauma.…

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Accepting Reality: 7 Radical Acceptance Exercises

Accepting Reality: 7 Radical Acceptance Exercises

When situations are beyond our control, it can be hard to move forward. Here are 7 ways to practice "radical acceptance" so problems have less power over you.…

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Falan Johnson Joins Dakota Family Services

Falan Johnson Joins Dakota Family Services

Falan Johnson, LMSW, recently joined Dakota Family Services'. She provides therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 7-25, out of the Fargo location—and is also available to provide online therapy appointments.…

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