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This is the first Mother's Day I've ever been able to wake up and look forward to in a really, really long time. Sometimes, we have...
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Maria
- May 8, 2021
- 5 min
FYI -- Nurse Practitioners are Super Badass
My very first introduction to nurse practitioners was when I was really little. I was frequently sick (more like -- I had anxiety and my...
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Maria
- May 5, 2021
- 5 min
An Open Letter to My Unborn Daughter re: AAPI Heritage month
My little MJI, Since seeing those two pink lines, I've worried about you. I've worried about what it will be like to a little girl to...
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Maria
- Apr 25, 2021
- 5 min
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: How Do I Help?
April marks sexual assault awareness month. In psychiatry, we see a lot of sexual assault perpetrators and survivors. Survivors of child...
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Maria
- Apr 19, 2021
- 4 min
The Chauvin Trial is just the Beginning
Today marks the closing arguments of the George Floyd trial prior to the jurors' deliberation. While I remain hopeful that we will see...
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Maria
- Mar 2, 2021
- 6 min
Normalizing a Difficult Pregnancy: 5+ Books To Read
Pregnancy is supposed to be beautiful, happy, and a blessing. It's supposed to be natural. As the humans with a baby within us, we may...
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Jeanna Tinney
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
Guest Blog: 10 Ways to Survive COVID19
Does anyone else remember Schoolhouse Rock’s Conjunction Junction? “Conjunction junction, what’s your function?” is catchy and – believe...
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Nikai
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Teen Dating Violence: Be Aware and Know the Signs
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month - a month dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the cycle.
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Maria
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
All of the Ways Your Pets Benefit Your Mental Health
Nurse practitioner Maria Kennedy talks about the mental health benefits of pets.
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Maria
- Jan 23, 2021
- 4 min
The Elephant in the Room: Childhood Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is more common than spoken about. Around 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys have experienced CSA in some form.
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Maria
- Jan 21, 2021
- 6 min
Surviving Pregnancy in a Pandemic
Pregnancy can be a stressful time, and now with COVID and a new vaccine, more serious decisions need to be made when starting a family.
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Maria
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
Alarming Suicide Trends in American Indian/Alaska Natives Communities
Over the last decade, youth suicide rates have increased across the U.S. There are many reasons that factor into this alarming trend.
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Maria
- Jan 13, 2021
- 4 min
"My Family Doesn't Believe in Mental Health"
Sometimes for mental health, stigma comes along with culture.
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Maria
- Jan 8, 2021
- 6 min
A Debriefing: Processing the January 6th 2021 Riot
How do you tell your child that their safety is assured when people who blatantly lie and break the law walk away without repercussion?
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Maria
- Dec 9, 2020
- 4 min
Need a last minute gift? Helpful gifts by diagnosis!
Here's a list of gift ideas for those looking to support someone who struggles with their mental health.
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Maria
- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
Reflecting on the importance of words on World Kindness Day
I recently came across this video on youtube, and thought that it was incredibly powerful. Throughout the years I've worked with people,...
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Yara
- Oct 30, 2020
- 8 min
Community Spotlight: Yara from Aray Tarot on spirituality and mental health
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Tell me about Aray Tarot. I am Yara Celaya and proud owner of Aray Tarot. Aray Tarot is a safe space for...
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Maria
- Oct 29, 2020
- 5 min
An Open Letter to my Former Patients: I'm So Sorry
To my former patients, I may have seen you at one time in the last several years. I've moved around a few times and I've worked in a few...
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Maria
- Oct 25, 2020
- 6 min
"Where Is It? I Just Had it!": The Unseen Struggles of Inattentive ADHD.
There has been a lot of attention in recent years to Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. As a provider, I see teachers and...
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Maria
- Oct 22, 2020
- 5 min
Craving A Better Night Of Sleep? A Crash Course On Sleep Hygiene.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I hear a lot about people who can't sleep. Medications can certainly help, but.....
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