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Mental Health
How to take care of your mental health
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What Parents Need to Know About Eating Disorder Content on Social Media
Pro-eating disorder content is alive and well, but with new work-arounds.
How to Identify Your Shadow Emotions (and Why You Should)
The emotions we suppress are "data points" we can use to improve our lives—if we're willing to examine them.
How to Trick Your Work-Obsessed Brain Into Taking Actual Leisure Time
For those who feel guilty or anxious about doing something they enjoy (instead of working).
The Difference Between a Psychologist and Psychiatrist (and Why It Matters)
Both are highly trained professionals who treat mental health, but they play different roles in treatment.
How to Use Transitional Objects as a Way to Process Grief
Everyone has their own coping mechanisms, and this one may be worth a shot.
How to Recover From Being Raised by a Narcissist
Growing up with a narcissist parent can be incredibly damaging. But not impossible to overcome.
How to Lie to a Loved One With Dementia (and When You Should)
If you're caring for someone with dementia, sometimes honestly is not the best policy.
There's Such a Thing as 'Temporary' Narcissism (and How to Recognize It)
The good news is that this behavior can be more amenable to treatment.
How You Should Structure (Not Schedule) Your Downtime
No one needs (or wants) a rigid agenda for their time off.
Manage Your Stress, Insomnia, and More With These Free Mental Health Apps
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has released these apps for everyone, and for free.
How to Deal With Living in a State of Perpetual Crisis
Feel like the world is ending? You're not alone. Here's how to cope.
What You Can Learn From My 10-Year Battle for Mental Health
For World Suicide Prevention Day, I want to share what I learned.
How High-Intensity Emotions (Even the Good Ones) Are Wearing Us Out
Even positive emotions like excitement or elation can be exhausting.
The Difference Between Loneliness and Isolation (and Why It Matters)
We often use the terms interchangeably. Here's why we need to know the difference.
How to Set Boundaries With a Friend Who Treats You Like Their Therapist
Coming to a friend for advice is one thing, but some people go too far.
How to Identify Your 'Dominant Emotional Style' (and Why It's so Important)
Too much of a single emotion can lead to burnout. These strategies can help.
'Sound Bath' Meditation Might Be Your New Favorite Meditation
Sound baths can help you stay focused and present if your mind wanders too much while you meditate.
How to Cope With 'Disenfranchised Grief'
If others don't understand your grief, it can feel isolating.
How to Clean Your House When You're Depressed
If you are struggling with depression, cleaning can feel impossible. Here's how to cope.
The Two Major Ways People Respond to Stress (and How to Deal With Yours)
Many people react to stress in one of two ways. Here's how to cope.