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8 Reasons Not to Compare Yourself to Celebrities with Mental Illness

I understand the premise of celebrities discussing mental health, positively influencing disability and perhaps being honest about their conditions. But ...

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Can the Strong Black Woman Be Sick Too and Deserving of Rest?

The Strong Black Woman trope is the expectation that the ideal Black woman should act with emotional restraint, independence, and in caretaking roles. When we ...

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When Your Father Isn’t Someone to Celebrate on Father’s Day

Here we are celebrating Father's Day, another holiday that honors a parent or father figure. Everyone is abuzz about cards, photo shoots, gifts, family meals, ...

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How Body Image Distortion Affects Adolescents

Adolescence is a phase marked by hormonal, physical, and behavioral changes. It is also a period of many questions, and one of them (if not the most crucial) ...

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Understanding the Emotional Consequences of Jaw Surgery

Most people undergo jaw surgery to fix functional problems with their bite and improve their facial appearance. Although many people report increased quality ...

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7 Small Steps You Can Take to Fine-Tune Your Mental Health

If you live with a mental illness, taking these seven small steps will help you fine-tune your mental health so you can heal and thrive. 1. See a therapist. ...

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My Queer Family Is Under Attack for Just Being Who We Are

My family is under attack by the very people charged with protecting us and our mental health is in jeopardy. I uniquely have a very queer family. We have two ...

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The Ultimate Executive Dysfunction Self-Help Guide: Coping Skills to Help You Thrive

Welcome to the ultimate self-help guide for coping with executive dysfunction! If you struggle with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying ...

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How Applying the ABC Method Helps Us Release the Mess That Is Stress

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and first and foremost, shout out to you for engaging in the positive pro-mental health exercise geeks like us call ...

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9 Effective Techniques for Managing Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time; it's a universal emotion. When it takes over and starts to affect your daily activities, though, it might ...

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How It Feels to Be a Birth Mom on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is always sad for me. I have bipolar and PTSD, so in 2005, I asked my psychiatric nurse, my therapist, and my OB-GYN if it was OK for me to have a ...

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How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Train Journey If You Have Sensory Issues

Taking the train soon? Here’s how to prepare for a stress-free journey if you have sensory processing issues. Traveling can be stressful for anyone, but it ...

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