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  While it’s perfectly normal to be angry, managing anger effectively is crucial for our mental and physical well-being, as well as for maintaining healthy relationships. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore 100 ways of managing anger, ranging from immediate techniques to long-term strategies that can help you gain better control over your emotions. Taking slow, deep breaths...

  Have you ever noticed that what you eat can impact your mood? It’s not just a coincidence; there is a strong connection between nutrition and emotions. One emotion that is particularly influenced by our dietary choices is anger. In this blog, we will explore the fascinating relationship between nutrition and anger, and how the foods you consume can either fuel or calm your temper....

Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) can be incredibly challenging to manage, encompassing a range of conditions like intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, impulsive violence, impulsive sexual behavior, and more. In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies for improving self-control while living with ICDs and delve into how Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS) offers...

  The issue of problematic juvenile sexual behavior is a sensitive and challenging one. Addressing it effectively is not just a matter of legal consequences; it is a moral and societal imperative. Early therapeutic intervention plays a pivotal role in preventing the progression of sex offending among juveniles. In this article, we will explore the importance of identifying and addressing...

  An estimated 45% to 71% of the 11.3 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States are lacking health coverage – comprising the largest group of uninsured individuals in the country. Of these, 725,000 reside in New York State. This data have not yet accounted for the recent increase in the number of undocumented immigrants crossing the southwest border in 2022. Meaning,...

Domestic violence is abusive behavior in a relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. The most common myth about domestic violence is that it’s only physical. While physical abuse is undoubtedly a part of the picture -and the one that takes most of the public’s attention- there are other types, including sexual,...

Being a parent is no easy task. The responsibilities, the emotional support, and the sacrifices that it takes are all a pretty heavy load to take, especially when you have to deal with raising a child. There can be stressful times with children, who surely have compassion but have not yet developed the necessary understanding. Subsequently, Parents get all sorts of emotions...

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In honor of Gambling Disorder Screening Day (March 9, 2021) and Problem Gambling Awareness Month,the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is announcing the release of an online self screening tool for individuals who want to explore their risk for problem gambling. The tool guides individuals through a set of questions to help them examine their gambling behaviors and the...