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Quick hits for September 20: Interesting reads for counselors from around the Internet

Heather Rudow September 20, 2012

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  • When states cut mental health programs in an effort to balance their budgets, it is often low-income individuals with addiction problems or mental illnesses who are most affected.
  • Individuals who are neglected emotionally as children may have a higher risk of stroke later in life.
  • Holding a powerful position doesn’t necessarily corrupt someone, according to researchers. Instead, it heightens whatever that person’s ethical tendencies already were.
  • Keeping connected with an ex’s Facebook account after you have ended the relationship may hinder you from moving on.
  • Even simply having a cellphone out during conversation can hurt the growth of your relationships.
  • The best way to get over a fear may be by talking out your feelings during stressful situations.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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