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“Blooming Hope” Event Brings Healing, Free Wellness Activities, and Raffles to East Oakland
OAKLAND, CALIF — Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS) is proud to present Blooming Hope: Nurturing the Seeds of Peace, Love, and Forgiveness, a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center in East Oakland. Held in honor of Mental Health Awareness…
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Finding Peace in the Battle: Strategies for When the Body Impacts the Mind
By Steve Hayes “Hey! Why do you walk like that?” “Do you have boomerangs in your pants?” “Can’t you be Normal?” Growing up, I was plagued with questions like this all the time due to my disabilities. While it made things difficult for me, it has also allowed me to learn some strategies for my…
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Three Keys to Coping with Uncertainty while Staying Engaged
By Leah Harris These chaotic and uncertain times, punctuated by a frantic 24-hour news cycle and constant access to information via social media, are having a profound effect on Americans’ mental well-being. A new paper published in Social Science and Medicine studied the effects of the political climate on 148 women in Georgia between 2023…
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