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Watch video: Feeling extreme stress? Try the diver's reflex.
A Swedish behavioral health expert explains this polyvagal technique targeting our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxing our body after a period of stress or danger.
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Suicide is not the answer. Help is available.
A Swedish behavioral health expert offers some guidance to help ourselves or a loved one.
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Watch video: Get outside for a natural mood boost
A Swedish behavioral health expert explains how spending time in nature supports our mental and physical well-being.
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Understanding grief
A behavioral health expert at Swedish answers questions about grief and shares effective strategies to help you cope with loss.
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How to beat the “empty nest blues”
A licensed clinical psychologist at Swedish shares five ways parents can beat the “empty nest blues” and successfully begin this new phase in their lives.
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Swedish Ballard's Partial Hospitalization Program offers focused, effective care
Learn more about our short-term, intensive day-treatment program for individuals with acute psychiatric needs.
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Mental health care disparities deserve our attention
Minority groups face challenges in seeking mental health care. Find out how you can help raise awareness and support access to care.
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Epidemic of loneliness and isolation
A behavioral health expert explains the health risks caused by loneliness and shares tips to help you improve your social connections.
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Living with PTSD
People who have trouble recovering from a traumatic event may develop a psychiatric disorder called PTSD.
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The dangers of fentanyl — one mother’s story
In hope of saving lives, a Swedish caregiver shares the story of losing her stepson to a fentanyl overdose.
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Fentanyl deaths and overdoses are spiking. A Swedish expert explains why.
A Swedish behavioral health expert on the dangers of fentanyl and how to get help if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction.
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Mindful drinking – how much alcohol is too much?
A psychiatrist at Swedish Medical Center talks about alcohol consumption, mindful drinking and making informed choices about your health.
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Watch video: Are you intentional with your free time?
A Swedish behavioral health expert explains how becoming more intentional with how we spend our time can be a pathway to finding more joy in our everyday lives.
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Watch video: Advice for living a values-aligned life
A Swedish behavioral health expert offers advice for identifying our true values and taking action to live more authentically.
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Healthy relationships are a key to well-being
Healthy relationships with friends and lovers can significantly affect our mental and physical health at every stage of life.
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Watch video: The importance of having compassion for ourselves
A Swedish behavioral health expert offers some guidance on treating ourselves with love and kindness.
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Watch video: Do you struggle with distracting thoughts?
A Swedish behavioral health expert offers advice for when we are overwhelmed by negative or distressing thoughts.
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4 strategies for learning how to argue mindfully
Arguing mindfully can turn the discomfort of conflict into something positive — an opportunity to grow. Here are four strategies you can use to learn how.
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Watch video: The power of positive affirmations
A Swedish behavioral health expert on the mood-boosting power of positive self-talk.
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Watch video: Feeling stressed out? Try this relaxation exercise.
A Swedish expert guides us through an anxiety-reducing exercise called Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
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