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Whether you want to better understand yourself, the people around you or the contours of the human mind, our mental health experts are here to help! They share tips to improve your wellbeing, manage stress, improve relationships and deal with chronic conditions.

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December 23, 2024/Mental Health

What Happens When You Call the Suicide Hotline?

Dialing 988 connects you to a network of counselors who can offer support you need

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December 13, 2024/Mental Health

Is Avoidant Attachment Style Getting in the Way of Your Relationships?

If your level of distrust or discomfort increases when emotions are involved, you may have this attachment style

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December 10, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Why ‘Retail Therapy’ Makes You Feel Happier

An occasional shopping spree can boost your mood by distracting you from stressors and pumping your brain full of ‘happy hormones’

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December 9, 2024/Mental Health

How Light Therapy Can Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Sitting near a light box for about half an hour a day can help treat this form of fall/winter depression

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December 4, 2024/Mental Health

How To Ask for Help and Why It Can Be So Hard To Do

Asking for help may make you feel vulnerable — but it’s actually a sign of courage

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December 3, 2024/Mental Health

Understanding Mental Load: What It Is and How It Affects You

When you get bogged down with mental tasks, you can experience mood changes, sleeplessness and more

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November 29, 2024/Children's Health

What To Know About Glass Child Syndrome

First things first: It doesn’t mean anybody did anything wrong

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November 26, 2024/Mental Health

Signs You’re Struggling With Cognitive Dissonance

If you’re torn between contradictory beliefs, questioning your decisions or feeling ashamed about your choices, you may be experiencing cognitive dissonance

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November 21, 2024/Mental Health

Should You Try Therapy? How To Decide

Your BFF is wonderful, but they aren’t a professional therapist

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Having COVID-19 May Increase Your Risk of Depression

A COVID-19 infection can bring on depression or anxiety months after physical symptoms go away

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