Leah DeMarest

You can find my book ‘Through the Fog: a Guide to Caring for Loved Ones With Mental illness’ and it’s corresponding workbook online at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Wal Mart. #mentalhealth #book #guide #author #iowaauthor #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthbook #caregiver

I was in training all last week. In one of my trainings I received this book Cinder Girl by Holly Thompson Rehder. I read the entire book 320 page book in one day. It captivated me. I love reading stories like hers❤️

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People who enjoyed a secure childhood often do not understand about those of us who did not is how our trauma experience controls our feelings, makes us hypersensitive, self-critical, compulsive, workaholic, and above all, survivors.

5 Neuroscience backed affirmations that rewire your brain for peak performance. 🧵

Exercise Is Mind Medicine buff.ly/riesUYq If it was a pill, exercise would be prescribed for nearly every ailment. Exercise greatly improves your brain and mental health. Even a little bit helps many health conditions. Get moving today! #exercise #motivation #health #mentalhealth #brain #brainhealth #benefits #antidepressant #stress #depression #anxiety #Saturdaymotivation #Saturdaythoughts #Saturdayvibes

Habits that will improve your life:

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Drive Wise Academy helps drivers with severe or limiting anxiety, or cognitive, physical, emotional, or mobility limitations achieve independence through driving. If this describes you or someone you know check out their website for more information. @rijschool_dw

This week I spent 3 days attending the 49th annual Iowa Governor’s Conference on Behavioral Health. It’s always fun to gain knowledge and network with others passionate about mental health and addiction.

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#MentalIllness makes it hard to complete every day tasks. It’s not laziness, it’s a symptom. #stigma

Today I had the opportunity to attend the Drug Endangered Children conference. This is one of my favorite conferences of the year😊

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With Teladoc you often get into your appointment within the week instead of waiting weeks do your first appointment. Less wait time. No travel time. Same therapeutic experience. Find me at teladoc.com today! I look forward to meeting with you! #mentalhealththerapy

Need therapy but it’s difficult to find time in your day for an appointment? With Teladoc you can have your appointment from home or a private room at the office on your lunch break. No need to block out extra time to travel to and from your appointment. teladoc.com