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Like many health concerns, left unchecked, many small life challenges can turn into unmanageable problems. Take this screening tool to get a better sense of whether or not you should be concerned.
If you are distressed, stressed or suicidal, please reach out and develop some coping strategies.
Peer Support: http://mantherapy.org/cards/420
Here are some common issues many people face, and some resources to help you get back on track:
Addiction
Understanding Addiction: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-use-addiction
Recommended reading: “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction” by Patrick J. Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Struggle-Personal-Journey-Addiction/dp/0399173323/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466960010&sr=8-1&keywords=Kennedy+A+Common+Struggle
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Stress and Difficult Transitions
Man Therapy on Stress: http://mantherapy.org/cards/19
Man Therapy on Difficult Transitions: http://mantherapy.org/cards/370
Pain
How pain and depression are connected:
Eight ways to deal with chronic pain: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/eight-ways-to-deal-with-chronic-pain/2015/01/12/09301782-9057-11e4-ba53-a477d66580ed_story.html?tid=a_inl
Sleep
Man Therapy on Sleep: http://mantherapy.org/cards/369
Family conflict
Parenting with Love and Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com/articles-advice/parents
Developing empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
Stop blaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZWf2_2L2v8
Resources to strengthen your relationships:
Connect: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Resolve conflict: https://www.gottman.com/blog/manage-conflict-the-six-skills/
Financial stress
Managing money fear: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-pritchard/money-fear_b_1847739.html
Depression
Man Therapy on Depression: http://mantherapy.org/cards/368
Anxiety
Man Therapy on anxiety: http://mantherapy.org/cards/366
Anger
Anger and Irritability Management Skills – Free Course: http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/aims/