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Mental Health

Understanding Dopamine: The Science Behind Motivation, Mood, and Mental Wellness

Dopamine is one of the brain’s most essential neurotransmitters, often nicknamed the “motivation molecule.” While it’s popularly associated with pleasure and reward, dopamine plays a far more complex and foundational role in the human body. It regulates mood, attention, sleep, movement, and even decision-making. An imbalance in dopamine can be linked to a variety of medical and mental health conditions,…

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Understanding Stress: Why Awareness Matters

April is Stress Awareness Month, a vital time to pause and reflect on how stress impacts our lives—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Stress is a natural response to challenging or demanding situations, but when it becomes chronic, it can significantly affect your health and quality of life. As a primary care clinic with therapists on staff, we believe in addressing stress…

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