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05/05/2022

It's Children's Mental Health Awareness week.

Children develop the same mental health disorders as adults, yet the signs and symptoms tend to look different. It is important for parents to know what to look for, and be able to distinguish between signs of mental illness and “normal” child behavior.

HPA/LiveWell takes part in National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, to spread knowledge regarding children’s mental health and treatment options.

04/13/2022

We're proud to announce that we've been named a by the Times Union! A big thank you to all of our employees, who helped make this happen. Read more here

These Capital Region employers were selected for recognition based on specific survey...

03/28/2022

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02/25/2022

Seeking eating disorder treatment could save your life or the life of someone you love. And the sooner you get the help you need, the better.

Learn how HPA/LiveWell's IOP treatment can put you on the path to recovery.

This is "HPA/LiveWell Intensive Outpatient Program" by HPA/LiveWell on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/23/2022

HPA/LiveWell's Dr. Drew Anderson explains how you can help someone with an eating disorder.

This is "How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder" by HPA/LiveWell on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/22/2022

Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses her commitment to improving access to eating disorder treatment, reducing the stigma of eating disorders, and expanding prevention awareness.

02/21/2022

It's National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Our goal here at HPA/LiveWell is to: increase understanding of what eating disorders are, what their symptoms are, and identify ways you can help someone with an eating disorder.

It is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and the goal is to: increase understanding of what eating disorders are, their symptoms, and how to help someone with an eating disorder.

02/11/2022

Everyday we are faced with a seemingly endless number of decisions to make - both big and small. Whether it's what to make for dinner or should we be putting all of our finances into a mortgage – making constant decisions can drain our emotional and physical resources, and eventually take a toll on our overall mental health.

This phenomenon has been termed decision fatigue, and there are steps you can take to protect your mental health.

Decision fatigue can occur when individuals feel their capacity to make choices is depleted due to having to make an overwhelming number of decisions - big and small.

01/07/2022

Many New Year's resolutions tend to include dieting and exercise. Dr. Ross Krawczyk discusses how fad diets can be harmful, and how to make more sustainable lifestyle changes.

This is "Fad Diets & Food Rules" by HPA/LiveWell on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/16/2021

When does overeating become a binge eating disorder?

Dr. Ross Krawczyk explains in the following video.

This is "Binge Eating Disorder" by HPA/LiveWell on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/03/2021

Broaching the topic of school shootings, like the one that took place in Michigan this week, with children can seem impossible.

Kids who have been involved in a mass shooting are likely to be the most severely impacted. Yet, even when not a first-hand witness to a shooting, your child’s mental health may still be affected just knowing it’s a possibility. Learn some tips on how to talk to kids about school shootings.

Broaching the topic of school shootings with children can seem impossible. Learn some tips on how to talk to kids about school shootings.