Exploring the Diverse Pathways of Recovery
Recovery is a deeply personal journey, unique to everyone. It’s a path that can take many forms with no one-size-fits-all…
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Understanding the Risks and Solutions for Future
At Citizen Advocates, we recognize the critical importance of addressing prescription drug abuse, a widespread issue affecting individuals of all…
Finding Balance: Tips for Managing Stress
We all strive for balance in our lives, especially when it comes to managing stress. From headaches to muscle tension,…
Mental Health Matters: World Health Day 2023
Every year, April 7th is celebrated as World Health Day, a day to recognize and bring attention to various health…
How eating disorders affect your mind, body and health
When someone develops a feeding or eating disorder, the reasons why may go beyond comparisons to the skewed modern standards…
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 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…
Depression in men – The courage to open up
In 1979, The Cure released their hit song, Boys Don’t Cry. While its title is obviously untrue, the name of…
Positive parenting during challenging times
Research is beginning to show the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on children. In fact, two-thirds of children in…
Postpartum depression: Not just the baby blues
The birth of a child is typically a joyful event. In the days or months afterward, however, the happiness can…
Initiative partners clinician with village police officers
An emerging partnership between Citizen Advocates and the Saranac Lake Village Police Department aims to be on the leading edge…
9 ways to help someone with depression
Depression may be more common now than ever before. In the past year, the pandemic was linked to a nearly…
