May 2016 - Palm Partners

Controversial Blog Highlights Stigma Behind Mental Illness Author: Shernide Delva A controversial blog is making its rounds on the internet this week, and it reminds us that mental illness stigma remains a real and grave problem. Considering May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, it makes sense that... Learn More

Could This New App Save Addicts When They Overdose? Author: Justin Mckibben The year is 2016, and pretty much everyone you know who is old enough to use a phone has one in their pocket that can play their favorite music, make credit card purchases with codes and scanners,... Learn More

Darkness After the Diploma: 7 Ways to Overcome Post-College Depression [caption id="attachment_19737" align="aligncenter" width="420"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Yay! You graduated college! Diploma in hand ready to go… Wait, now what? That exact... Learn More

Is It Okay For Sober People To Be Sexy? [caption id="attachment_19742" align="aligncenter" width="458"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Recently a post came across my news-feed on Facebook about how a motorcycle works company... Learn More

Is Addiction an Attachment Disorder? [caption id="attachment_19718" align="aligncenter" width="445"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva There are many theories on why some people struggle with addiction and others do not.... Learn More

May Is National Mental Health Month [caption id="attachment_19713" align="aligncenter" width="444"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Since back in 1949, Mental Health America and other affiliate organizations all over America have... Learn More

Stigma VS Fact: Supervised Injection Facilities Author: Justin Mckibben I know what you're thinking... but just set aside that thought for a second. Many of us know the flaws of contempt prior to investigation. So I ask of you to consider the following, and do some... Learn More

Study Reveals Adults Peak In Loneliness Before the Age of 30 Author: Shernide Delva It turns out most of our perceptions about loneliness are all wrong. Many people associate loneliness with old age. We picture the elderly women or man battling loneliness as they near the end of their life. However,... Learn More

Five Common Behavioral Addictions You Should Know Author: Shernide Delva When most people think of the word “addict,” they usually think of drugs or alcohol. However, addiction does not just limit itself to substances. In fact, more people than ever suffer from some form of behavioral addiction.... Learn More

Second Look at Selfishness: Self-Awareness [caption id="attachment_19666" align="aligncenter" width="467"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Selfishness, self-centeredness... these issues have become a commonality in our culture. The alcoholic or addict... Learn More

CNN Highlights Opioid Epidemic In Town Hall Discussion Author: Shernide Delva On Wednesday night, CNN aired a town hall discussion on the opioid epidemic. The hour-long special was hosted by news anchor Anderson Cooper and CNN chief correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The discussion focused in on the root... Learn More

Medical Marijuana Plan Pass in Ohio House Author: Justin Mckibben In a historic turn of events for legislators in the home of the Buckeyes, Ohio lawmakers in the House have passed a medical marijuana plan after an extensive debate reaching across both sides of the aisle. For the... Learn More

Controversial Blog Highlights Stigma Behind Mental Illness

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