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What is Substance Use Disorder?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Debra Erickson, MA, LADC, Outpatient Therapist.   Did you know that 1 in 12 American adults...

Trauma & PTSD

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Diana Ramone, MSW, LICSW, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Outpatient Therapist.  Trauma is a person’s psychological response to a...

The 3 Categories of Schizophrenia Symptoms

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Crystal Skenandore, LPC, Outpatient Therapist.  Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic mental health disorder...

How to Help a Loved One With Depression

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Madi Mixdorf, LGSW, DBT and Outpatient Therapist.   Do you know someone who suffers from depression?   Depression is...

Men’s Mental Health: What You Need to Know

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Nic Brave, MS, LPCC, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.   It’s no secret that whether...

4 Anxiety-Related Negative Thought Patterns

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jennifer Bosch, MSW, LGSW, Outpatient Therapist.   Negative thinking patterns are clinically known...

How Interpersonal Effectiveness Improves Your Relationships

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Stephanie Fish, MS, LMFT, DBT Team Lead.   Communication (or interpersonal) skills are some of...

How to Cope with Life Transitions

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sabrena Plath, LGSW, MSW, Outpatient Therapist.  Change in life is inevitable. Whether you’re in a new relationship, graduating college, or moving – life transitions occur often. However,...

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8 Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lisa Dee, LMFT, Clinic Site Director, DBT Team Lead, Certified DBT Clinician.   What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a...

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5 Common Myths About OCD

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Hailie Kallembach, MSW, LICSW, Outpatient Therapist.   While about 1 in 100 adults has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the...