Despite COVID delays, Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center back on track
Citizen Advocates is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Ogdensburg, New…
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While Thanksgiving leftovers become a pleasant memory, we still think it’s a good idea to remain thankful. At Citizen Advocates…
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When someone develops a feeding or eating disorder, the reasons why may go beyond comparisons to the skewed modern standards…
Our plan for making North Country lives better
At Citizen Advocates, our mission is to make lives better. We strive to fulfill our mission by providing treatment and…
The facts about post-COVID stress and mental health
Since its emergence in late 2019, disease specialists have been frantically trying to understand the Coronavirus and how to stop…
Understanding the dangers of vaping
Powered by a battery, an e-cigarette heats flavored liquid in a disposable cartridge, turning it into an aerosol that a…
The difficulties of digital addiction
What is digital addiction? The Hazelden Betty Ford Organization defines digital addiction as a behavioral addiction (i.e., non-substance addiction) that…
The mental health effects of COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to threaten public health, and not just from new infections. Some people who have recovered from the disease…
Tools for people with special needs living remotely
Adaptive devices and assistive technologies help people with autism, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disabilities function better. These forms…
How to become a mental health counselor, clinician or therapist
Making a positive impact on others as a mental health clinician, counselor, or therapist can be a rewarding experience. Let’s…
Keeping your child safe with positive parenting
The recent suicides of two St. Lawrence County teenagers within weeks of each other have brought attention to cyber sextortion…
Top ten myths about mental health
For many reasons, mental health disorders are often misunderstood. Some films, books, news reports, and other media have spread misconceptions…
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