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…
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Phobias
While not everyone gets terrified by the idea of a haunted house or seeing a large spider, all people feel…
Highlighting online safety
Teens in Crisis We recently read the news of yet another tragedy in our community: Another teen lost their life…
Recreational Marijuana – Understanding what it all means
As the laws continue to change regarding legalization of marijuana, it can be confusing to understand what it all means.…
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…
Honoring Direct Support Professionals
While Thanksgiving leftovers become a pleasant memory, we still think it’s a good idea to remain thankful. At Citizen Advocates…
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…
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…
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…
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…
