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Lexington’s 37 partner agencies will benefit from approximately $4.8 million in expanded social resource grant funding. Funding for these organizations is included in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. Lexington Social Services Director Casey Allen Bryant said new this time is a separate category for mental health. She said this means they will not compete with other agencies in the community wellness category.”But the mayor will also be able to basically put his money where his mouth is in terms of setting aside funding just for mental health because he believes that we are truly a high priority need for the…

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One of the most amazing things about technology is its potential to help the world. With the explosion of apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, there has also been an increase in apps that directly help with managing mental health. Personally, I think everyone deserves some help in this area. Soaak App This is a great example of how effectively this can be accomplished.However, this is no ordinary app and the experience is a bit unsettling, at least at first — for example, as I write this article, I am listening to anxiety-relieving sound frequencies that…

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The perfect homemade vanilla ice cream is rich, creamy, vanilla-flavored and just the right amount of sweet. This vanilla ice cream is infused with fresh vanilla bean pods and seeds, giving it an aroma and flavor like no other. If you’ve ever wondered why you should make ice cream at home instead of buying it at the store, try this recipe. This recipe is a rich, creamy ice cream with a classic vanilla flavor that store-bought vanilla ice cream just can’t replicate. Enjoy it with a soft serve ice cream texture, or wait a little longer and let it set…

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A double-edged sword. That’s how most perfectionists would define the bane of their existence. Paige Spiranac knows the cost of being a perfectionist; the harsh impact it can have on the mental health of young people with big dreams. Having dealt with bouts of depression and anxiety in the past, the golf beauty has another dream: to help the next generation of golfers break free from the pain of her own past.”I was very depressed and suffered from anxiety.” “I was always thinking about what it would be like to be a professional golfer,” Spiranac said, reflecting on her youth.…

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While not everyone will be able to do what the people in the photo above are doing at this year’s Full Bloom Wellness Festival, there’s still plenty to enjoy and do at this year’s event for adults and children alike.The fourth annual Full Bloom Wellness Festival is scheduled to take place at Cushman Park in Fairhaven from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 30. Admission is free.The festival is hosted by Soul Flower Yoga and Wellness Center in Fairhaven, and was visited by Sam Danga of Soul Flower and Eric Britt of True Bounce. Town Square Sunday To spread…

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Summer is here, everyone! It’s time to enjoy food and live music!The Nashville Social staff and I are turning up the heat with new lunch and dinner menu enhancements at the club that include new dishes and flavor profiles that we first tested for value as specials and that our guests loved over the past six months, and we’re excited to share the love and flavors with you all.Nashville Social strives to use high-quality, locally grown and sustainably sourced ingredients that you’ll be happy to serve to your family. Freshness and quality play a huge role in creating a memorable…

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Marblehead Counseling Center held its first ever Community Wellness Day on Saturday, June 22nd at Hobbs Playground. The event was the first of four to mark MCC’s 55th year of providing mental health services to the local community. Milo Doucette rides a pony at Hobbs Playground during MCC Community Wellness Day. the current Photo by Leah Golbach “We’re using this as a way to give back to the community for all the support they’ve shown us over the years,” said Ron Grenier, associate director of the counseling center. The event kicked off with a performance by local singing group Shooting…

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In a 1963 book that came to define her career, Eichmann in JerusalemThe historian and philosopher Hannah Arendt said, ” [Adolf] Eichmann’s point was precisely that there were many people like him, many of whom were not perverted or sadistic but were, and still are, horrifyingly and frighteningly normal.’In 1961, Israel publicly tried Eichmann for his involvement in the Holocaust. Arendt began covering this controversial scene. New Yorker before it grows into a bigger project Eichmann in JerusalemAmong other things, she coined the term “the banality of evil” and suggested that the trial of Eichmann was a theatrical production. A…

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Studded with creamy burrata and summer tomatoes, this pasta salad is ready in 30 minutes and sure to please. The combination of juicy tomatoes and balsamic and white wine vinegars makes it bursting with fresh, vibrant flavor. Rich burrata adds creaminess to every bite, but in a pinch, fresh mozzarella torn into bite-sized pieces will do the trick. This Caprese Pasta Salad recipe requires only a few ingredients, so it’s important to buy the best quality you can get your hands on to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. Serve this salad at your next barbecue or bring it to a…

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