Steps for Safe Trick-or-Treating in 2020
Each year parents have to outline ground rules for children, especially younger ones prior to the annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating. Standard safety tips Stay together in a group Never […]
The Benefits of Treating Tobacco Use with Substance Use
It’s common knowledge that tobacco use in the US has drastically fallen in the past few decades. However, tobacco use rates among those with substance use remain very high. For […]
Fun Indoor Activities for Fall
With the impending cooler, Fall weather and lack of public indoor places open, it can be hard to think of indoor activities to do with the family or on your […]
What is Medication Assisted Treatment and Recovery?
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Recovery (MAR) are common terms in the substance use treatment world. But what are they, really? Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) At Lifeline Connections, MAR is […]
6 Tips for Telehealth
With the continuation of COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, Lifeline Connections has transitioned all outpatient services to telehealth. This includes assessments, therapy, group sessions and outpatient and problem gambling treatment. What […]
6 Tips to Reduce Stress
Stress is an issue that many of us experience, sometimes daily. Financial obligations, jobs, family responsibilities and the worry that there isn’t enough time in the day can cause us […]
National Depression Screening Day
Today is National Depression Screening Day. Many mental health organizations participate to encourage screening, including Mental Health America’s B4Stage4 campaign. Stage 4 is often attributed to the stages of cancer […]
Depression Awareness
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Today we would like to bring awareness to one of the most common types of mental health conditions; depression. An estimated 17.3 million […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It’s the first of October, which means summer is almost over. The warm weather and sunny days are quickly transitioning to shorter, rainier ones. The cold and rain can make […]
