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How to Help a Grieving Child or Teen

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The death of a loved one is tough for anyone at any age—but children are especially affected.

When a child experiences a death for the first time, they’ll be looking to the big people around them to figure out how to process grief.

Children who don’t receive reassurance and care during bereavement can be at risk for future complications, such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide.

Supporting a child during this time can help support a healthy future.

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Sober October: Are You Sober Curious?

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Have you heard the term “sober curious?” Originally the title of a 2018 book by Ruby Warrington, sober curious has become a larger movement that encourages people to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and adopt a more mindful approach to drinking. Alcohol can be one of the ways you demonstrate you belong in a social circle, but the sober curious question the cultural forces that encourage drinking alcohol. They consider the benefits of reducing or stopping drinking to your sleep, health, focus, finances, and productivity. The sober curious may still drink alcohol but are open to exploring other options.

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Fall-Time Self-Care Ideas

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Fall creates stunning scenery, with the leaves changing color on the trees, morning mist, dramatic skies, and long shadows in the sunshine. Why not take a lead from nature’s beautiful changes to reflect on what you could change to improve your life and well-being? We’ve put together some fall self-care tips to help you reduce stress and feel great.

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