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Shattering the Stigma: Who Gets Help for Mental Health

WEBEleven years is the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms for a person, and them getting help from a mental health professional.Even with that, only 43% of adults with mental illness issues receive treatment in a given year. Of those with ‘serious mental illness,’ only 63% receive treatment.

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Wellspring Counseling

WEBWellspring is a non-profit counseling center and outreach ministry in Miami, Florida that provides mental health services and education in a professional, Christian and holistic …

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What will returning to in-person therapy look like at Wellspring

WEBWhen the COVID pandemic came to the forefront in March 2020, Wellspring shifted to telehealth for the health and safety of our clients. Although the vaccinated U.S. …

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Can Mental Health be Affordable, Accessible, and Attainable

WEBMental Health is in a dire situation that has only been exacerbated by a global pandemic over the last 18 months. 61% of adults with any mental illness did not receive treatment …

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Shattering the Stigma: Who's to Blame for Mental Illness

WEBThe basis of that shame is that somehow the person who has the illness (or their families) is to blame. This is a hurtful and dangerous misunderstanding. Let’s flesh this out. Many …

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What does mental illness look like

WEBDiagnosing mental illness is not as definitive as identifying a cancerous tumor. It is more like diagnosing diabetes - a matter of severity. To get a diagnosis of a mental health …

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About Wellspring — Wellspring Counseling

WEBRestoring Hearts and Minds OUR MISSION. Wellspring provides mental health counseling, education, and programs in a professional, Christlike, and holistic way.

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Can your physical habits affect your mental health

WEBLack of sleep is both a symptom of mental health struggles, such as stress or anxiety, as well as a cause of mental health struggles. Sleeping more than 9 hours a day can …

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Mental Health in the Military — Wellspring Counseling

WEBAccording to a U.S. Census report, more than 6% of the U.S. population have served or are currently serving in the military. Today, there are roughly 18 million veterans and 2.1 …

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Podcast: Who's to Blame for Mental Illness

WEBListen as Tova and Wellspring therapist, Lindsey discuss the stigmas of mental health. 

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Shattering the Stigma: Can the Mentally Ill Be Successful

WEBMental health issues can also be disabilities, but they do not excuse someone from becoming all that they were designed by God to be. God gave each of us varying …

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Mental Health for Leaders Who Strive to Succeed

WEBEveryone is called to become a leader in their circle of influence, work, church, and families. Leaders often carry a persona, showing strength and stamina to guide their flock. In a …

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Mental Health and Minorities — Wellspring Counseling

WEBAll racial, ethnic and family cultures have positive and/or negative attitudes about receiving mental health services.

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How Equine Therapy Is Used To Improve Mental Health

WEBWhile every pet owner knows that they are responsible for the well-being of their animals, it’s been shown that humans benefit mentally and physically from having animals around …

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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — Wellspring Counseling

WEBJuly is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Despite the greater awareness and acceptance of mental health, there remains a large disparity in mental health service …

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Suicide: Understanding and Prevention — Wellspring Counseling

WEBCowardly, inconsiderate, or even sinful: these are some of the words people often use to describe the act of suicide. These attributes largely contribute to the stigmatization of …

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Telehealth Etiquette for the best therapeutic experience

WEBHere are some etiquette tips to make the most of your telehealth experience. 1. Find the best location possible. · Therapists have guidelines for confidentiality, privacy and …

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Individual and Family Therapy — Wellspring Counseling

WEBFor Someone Else. If you are calling to help someone else start therapy, you are welcome to ask us any questions that might be helpful to you. If the individual is 18 years or older, …

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Fatherhood and Mental Health — Wellspring Counseling

WEBWe hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day weekend! In honor of this special time of year when we celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives, we want to discuss …

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

WEBIf these kids do not have an opportunity to process and work to release the rocks, they add up to the point that they cause back pain, posture changes, headaches, difficulty walking, distraction, inability to focus and so forth. Translate that to the real brain injuries and health issues that can occur long term; addiction, depression, anxiety

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Podcast: Get Well Faster. The Intensive Therapy Option

WEBTova and therapist Nicole Velez Alfonso discuss the value and opportunity of doing therapy intensively as individuals or through retreats.

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Can nature impact our mental health

WEBThe birds are singing, the sun is rising, and you’re rushing out the door to drive to work. While you might be checking to make sure you have your phone, you rarely think about …

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