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Lady in a green shirt. Doctor John Hendleman is a Psychiatrist with Better Balance Psychiatry specializing in mental health treatment in Utah and Texas via Telepsychiatry.

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Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling physically unwell, what’s not as common – but perhaps should be – is taking a mental health day when you are feeling mentally and emotionally unwell.

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National Men's Health Week

National Men's Health Week

Men. They're strong. Courageous. Ready to go to war for the country and family they love. But men are also susceptible to disease and poor health outcomes. In fact, men are more likely to experience health issues simply because have been brought up to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness, and putting others first should be their priority.

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How to Boost Your Self-Esteem

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem

What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have good self-esteem.

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