Vision is its simplest form is the ability to see. I don’t know about you but I am immensely grateful for my sense of sight as it helps me navigate through life; but also because the world holds such captivating and inspirational beauty that commands to be seen. Vision is Read more…
Vulnerability prevents many people from showing the world who they are, the talents they possess, their oddities and quirks; but what’s even worse is some are afraid to experience it in an effort to uncover their true and authentic selves.
There is a common misconception that addicts are like the characters you see on TV. They are living on the streets, pushing shopping carts and begging for spare change because they’re unemployed; but in reality SAMHSA reports that roughly 76 percent of those with substance addictions are actively employed. Studies also Read more…
The Mental Health Awareness theme for 2023 is ‘Look Around, Look Within’ and the focus is understanding how our surroundings impact our overall mental health and well-being. Since the dawn of time humans had to be very careful about the surroundings in which they chose to live with the primary Read more…
Here at the Dismas Home of New Hampshire we know how important it is for each individual who struggles with addiction to fully understand what a relapse is and to have a relapse prevention plan.
Lost in Emotion From infancy, society teaches us to hang in there and to give it all you’ve got because that is what it means to be a strong person; someone who can weather the storm. But that is a flawed theory! There are many instances in life where being Read more…
We start thinking about our new year’s resolutions; we need to take a moment to ourselves and introspectively reflect on this past year.
During the holidays it is difficult not to feel a sense of thankfulness, love, joy and peace especially with all that comes with the season. From the beautiful decorations we religiously hang each year to the mouthwatering smell of whatever is baking in the oven; this time of year brings out the best in each of us.
World mental health day was celebrated on October 10th and we at the Dismas Home of New Hampshire hopes that everyone had the opportunity to get a pulse check on their overall mental wellbeing. The theme for this year is, ‘Making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’, Read more…
On the Rise If you are a consumer of just about anything, you realize the costs have skyrocketed. We aren’t just talking about airfare or designer brands here, we are talking about necessities too. Things like food, services, housing, and healthcare are needed for survival. Millions of Americans are Read more…
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