Chocolates and Tissues

    A blog about mental health, finding joy, and living life to its fullest.

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    • Writing

      I realize as the days go by that writing is really helpful in getting me out of my head. I have been working on chapters for an online mental health textbook. Yes, chapters, plural. It is exciting and overwhelming all in one. The good thing is that keeping busy is really helpful during the grieving…

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    • About Me

      Let me tell you a little about me…I have been a psychiatric mental health nurse for almost 20 years. During that time I have disclosed my own struggles with anxiety with my co-workers, friends, and students. I teach the mental health nursing course to first-semester nursing students at the university where I work. Basically, during…

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    Lenore Cortez, MSN, RN, PMH-BC

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    This site is not a replacement for professional help. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency please dial 911. If you need to talk to someone call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): (800) 662-4357. SAMHSA runs a 24-hour mental health hotline that provides education, support, and connections to treatment.

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