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DPS Staff
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Opioid Addiction in the LGBTQ Community
Among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) persons, substance abuse is a significant problem. In the...
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DPS Staff
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Signs Your Child May Be Struggling With Mental Health Issues
It's not all fun and games when you're a child. As children grow, they are constantly faced with new challenges and pressures from the...
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DPS Staff
Mar 24, 20236 min read
How to Deal With Burnout
The extreme pressures of 'always on' work cultures today cause stress and burnout in professionals. A Deloitte survey of 1,000 full-time...
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DPS Staff
Mar 17, 20234 min read
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is a week-long health awareness campaign that inspires young people to discuss the...
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DPS Staff
Mar 10, 20233 min read
What Are Nitazenes?
Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and their analogs have been a leading cause of opioid overdoses in the United States since 2016....
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DPS Staff
Mar 3, 20235 min read
Multiple Personality Day
Taking part in National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th takes two different approaches. The first is to look inward at ourselves....
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DPS Staff
Feb 24, 20234 min read
Join us for NOT ONE MORE Weekend 2023
This is a guest post from Brittany A. Malone, LPCMH, NCC Every week I meet with clients from all over the state of Delaware. Some young,...
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DPS Staff
Feb 17, 20234 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Narcan (Naloxone)
What is Naloxone? A drug called Naloxone, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is used to reverse opioid overdoses....
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DPS Staff
Feb 10, 20237 min read
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
Fear is a normal feeling for children from time to time. In some cases, it can even be beneficial. For example, without some fear, your...
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DPS Staff
Feb 3, 20236 min read
How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use
Bringing up topics like sex, drugs, and money with teenagers can be challenging. But why do most parents avoid discussing sex and drugs...
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Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jan 26, 20235 min read
You Can Co-Parent in a Variety of Ways
Co-parenting is seen as a positive experience by some people. In reality, there are many different types of co-parenting that develop...
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DPS Staff
Jan 20, 20236 min read
Take A Walk Outdoors Day
It may seem as if walking is something natural that can be done easily without thinking. Most of the time, it is. However, it is...
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DPS Staff
Jan 13, 20234 min read
What You Should Know About Xylazine
An animal sedative that's dangerous for humans is showing up in street drugs across the country, and it's spreading fast. As a result of...
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DPS Staff
Jan 6, 20235 min read
What is Mindful Drinking?
During Dry January, you get a chance to reset your body and mind after overindulging during the holidays. Furthermore, it can serve as a...
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Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dec 30, 20224 min read
The Best Ways To Stay Connected To Your Kids When They're With Your Ex
As we all know, parenting isn't easy. When it comes to raising our children, we often wonder if we are doing the best we can for them....
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DPS Staff
Dec 23, 20224 min read
Should You Visit the ER for a Mental Health Emergency?
You may feel completely alone when experiencing a mental health crisis. The situation may seem even direr if you're by yourself or when...
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DPS Staff
Dec 16, 20227 min read
Helping a Family Member With Opioid Addiction
There are millions of Americans affected by opioid addiction, and rates are on the rise. Despite the fact that opioids are legal and can...
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DPS Staff
Dec 9, 20224 min read
12 Ways to Beat Back the Holiday Blues
It's okay to feel down during the holidays. Approximately 14% of Americans suffer from the holiday blues, also called "seasonal affective...
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DPS Staff
Dec 2, 20227 min read
Why Is December So Hard Emotionally?
In December, we reflect on the year that has gone by. As we approach the start of the new year, we are bombarded by messages about new...
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DPS Staff
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Giving Tuesday
Giving is a common theme during the last part of the year. It's the season to share thoughtful gifts with your loved ones, volunteer your...
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