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Pride Month: Shedding Light on Addiction in the LGBTQ Community

  • June 24, 2020
  • Akua
“In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from discrimination based...
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Addiction

Awareness in June: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

  • June 18, 2020
  • Akua
Earlier this month, we discussed the importance of men’s mental health in a blog post titled “Why Men Matter”. We continue to raise awareness in...
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Addiction

Awareness in June: Why Men Matter

  • June 10, 2020
  • Akua
“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it himself.” -Galileo Galilei Men’s Health Month For June, AKUA Mind and Body...
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Relapse Prevention During Recovery

  • June 9, 2020
  • Akua
Transitioning out of acute treatment into the real world can be daunting. Regardless of whether you were seeking treatment for a mental health disorder like...
Addiction

Therapist’s Corner: Creating a community to Combat Loneliness

  • June 8, 2020
  • Akua
Everyone will most likely agree that establishing friends in childhood is much easier than building friendships in adulthood. Children are more innocent, less judgmental, and...
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More Zoom Parties, More Alcohol Consumption: Substance Abuse Rise During COVID-19

  • June 2, 2020
  • Akua
In late March, Newsweek reported that alcohol sales had spiked 55%. Compared with the same dates in 2019, hard liquor sales increased 75%, beer 66%,...
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World No Tobacco Day: #TobaccoExposed

  • May 29, 2020
  • Akua
AKUA Mind & Body celebrates World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about its harmful effects and its increased use among teenagers and young adults....
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Addiction

Mind-Body-Spirit Practices To Conquer Anxiety

  • May 28, 2020
  • Akua
Our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, and we can manage our anxiety by practicing mindfulness, taking care of our bodies, and staying in touch...
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The Relationship Between Social Health & Mental Health

  • May 27, 2020
  • Akua
A 4-Part Series throughout Mental Health Awareness Month Part 4: The Relationships Between Mental Health and Social Health “As much as we complain about other...
Addiction

5 Ways To Make Teletherapy Work For You

  • May 21, 2020
  • Akua
Teletherapy, also called telemedicine is virtual counseling with a licensed professional through the phone or videoconferencing. One of the main reasons why teletherapy was not...
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