NAME: ERIC DUTTON OCCUPATION: LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AT GAINESVILLE HEALING HOUSE Eric Dutton is a licensed clinical social worker at Gainesville Healing House in Gainesville, FL. He received his master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. He… read more
mental health
5 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health
Mental health affects how we feel, think and act. With one in five Americans experiencing a mental illness at some point in their life, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it is imperative to maintain your mental health.… read more
Using Your Home to Enhance Your Mental Health
Your home is your castle. Time spent in your own dwelling is an opportunity to recharge and recover from what happens in the outside world. Over the past year, many people have found themselves spending more time at home than… read more
Surviving Anorexia: One Woman’s Story
When Chelsea Kamody was 16 years old, her grandmother passed away, and it hit her very hard. She was extremely close to her grandmother and the grief left her with no appetite and a lot of mental anguish. A self-described… read more
Acupuncture Treatments: Fighting Pain With Needles
When most people think about acupuncture, they often envision the unpleasant act of being repeatedly pricked and prodded with needles. With that said, according to NYU Langone Medical Center, more than 10 million acupuncture treatments are administered annually in the… read more
6 Reasons Why Stress is Bad for Your Health
Sweat drips down your face, your heart pumps fast and your hands nervously twitch. You’re stressed. We’ve all been there, and it is important to know how stress can negatively impact your health. Here are six reasons why stress is… read more
Stressed Out or Anxious?
It is crunch time. You are facing a work deadline and hurtling toward zero hour. You can feel sweat dripping down your brow and your heart beats a tad faster as you keep pushing forward. You will be glad when… read more
First Aid Kit Essentials For the Adventurer!
Outdoor adventures can be filled with fun, excitement and wonder, but they can also be dangerous. That is why it is important to be prepared for every possible situation by having disaster-proof first aid kit essentials ready at hand. Sometimes… read more
How to Get Your Blood Flowing at the Office!
Now that some of us are moving back in to the office, it can be so easy just to sit and not really move for hours on end. This makes you fatigued, stiff, sore and honestly unmotivated to get stuff… read more
A Simple Guide to Mindful Eating
January brings a lot of well-intentioned goal setting for all areas of life. I especially love that the New Year can represent a clean slate and pave the way for healthy habits. It can be tempting to fall into the… read more