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The Biggest Lesson Therapy Has Taught Me About My Anxiety

I’ve been in and out of therapy since college. And each time I’ve gone to therapy, I’ve learned something new about myself. Finding the right therapist is a ...

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What I Learned from Going to Counseling as a Future Counselor

Many people struggle with mental health issues. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was estimated that there were over 50 million Americans dealing ...

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7 Unexpected Ways I Overcame Body Dysmorphia and Feelings of Ugliness

I looked in the mirror. My hair was shiny. My skin looked OK. Did I even think I was pretty? The audacity. Why had this unknown resolve risen up within me? For ...

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How to Make Good Decisions When You’re in a Mental Health Slump

A roller coaster ride usually has its highs and lows. Some highs get your blood pumping, adrenaline running, and excitement overflowing while the lows can make ...

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How Mindfulness Can Help People with Mental Health Conditions

If you live with a mental health condition, developing a mindfulness practice can become a key part of your healing and wellness, along with medication and ...

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Going Into Psychosis Saved My Marriage

Unipolar depression.  That was my diagnosis for 12 years.  I was first diagnosed with postpartum depression after having my first son, but when the symptoms ...

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Why the Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health Is a Two-Way Street

Have you ever noticed how your mind reacts to a poor night’s sleep? Do you feel sad, anxious, stressed, or unable to concentrate well? Those are some examples ...

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6 of the Most Important Things You Can Do to Maintain Good Mental Health

If you live with a mental illness such as schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or depression, these six tips can help you maintain good mental health ...

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6 Free Mental Health Resources

Mental health treatment is important to help you live a better life. Whether you struggle with mental illness or not, we all have mental health issues now and ...

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What Parents Need to Know to Help Their Kids with ADHD

When your child receives an ADHD diagnosis, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed. You've noticed that your child was in need of a little extra support, and ...

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3 Underrated Communication Skills That People with Social Anxiety Need

If you struggle with social anxiety, developing these three communication skills can help you navigate both everyday and challenging conversations and ...

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How to Support Someone Who Often Cancels Plans Due to Chronic Illness

For those who like to plan, it can be frustrating having a loved one who drops out of events at the last minute, even when you know they are struggling with ...

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