How Therapy Enhances Your Life

Navigating the complexities of everyday life can be challenging for everyone. Whether it’s handling stress at work, maintaining healthy relationships, or simply finding the confidence to tackle daily tasks, these challenges can often feel overwhelming. Therapy offers a proactive approach to managing these issues, helping individuals become more successful, confident, and well-rounded. At Atracare Mental Health, we believe in the transformative power of therapy, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise is widely recognized for its physical benefits, but its positive impact on mental health is equally profound. Research has consistently shown that regular physical activity can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. This blog post explores the connection between exercise and mental health, highlighting findings from reputable sources such as the Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

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Atracare Mental Health: Welcomes New Therapist

Atracare welcomes new mental health therapist Marie Hudson LACMH, CADC, DE-CMHS. With 12 years of experience in Behavioral Health, Marie takes a holistic approach to therapy, considering both internal and external influences on her clients’ lives. 

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Kelly Palekar, Winner of the Daisy Award

Last week, the Delaware Nursing Association had its inaugural Daisy event in Dover, Delaware, where they recognized two direct care nurses throughout the state. Kelly Palekar, our psychiatric nurse practitioner in the mental health department, was given a distinguished honor and recognition for her direct patient care skills.

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Atracare Goes Purple | Open House Event

Atracare Mental Health Partners with Delaware Goes Purple and The Sussex County Health Coalition to Host an Open House on 9/28 from 5-8 where they invite the community to learn more about treating and navigating Substance Use Disorder in Lewes, Delaware.

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How to Support Children in Their Grief 

As anyone knows who has experienced a significant loss of a loved one, life changes after a loss, but you never forget. I have spoken to hundreds of people, kids, and adults, who think there is “something wrong with them” because they miss their loved ones and experience grief years after the loss. Grief is different for everyone, and loss is something we have after we have loved.

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How Can We Feel More Comfortable Talking About Mental Health?

Mental Health has become a hot-button topic within media, politics, schools, and everyday life. However, with all the increased buzz about mental health, many articles, TikToks, and speeches forget to mention the facts surrounding mental health and how we can use positive language to help destigmatize it. 

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Atracare Apple Watch Giveaway – A Focus on Mental Health

Being Technology-driven, Atracare utilizes cutting-edge technology to the fullest extent. To celebrate the grand opening of our Mental Health department in Lewes, we’re giving away an Apple Watch to one lucky contestant!

Learn more and enter – no purchase necessary.

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