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Mental Health

From managing anxiety to promoting overall wellbeing, you'll find valuable resources and support to improve your mental health.

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October 23, 2024/Mental Health

Stressed Out? Use These 14 Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Fill your coping toolbelt with healthy skills like getting outside, writing in a journal, volunteering, laughing or talking with a friend

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October 22, 2024/Mental Health

What Is an Energy Vampire?

Some people tend to suck the energy out of social situations and leave you feeling emotionally drained

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October 22, 2024/Children's Health

Social Skills 101: How To Help Your Child Make Friends

Role-playing, creating social opportunities and celebrating little wins can all help ease shyness

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October 21, 2024/Sex & Relationships

Am I Being Gaslighted? Take This Quiz

This 15-question quiz is designed to help you recognize signs of gaslighting tactics and behaviors

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October 21, 2024/Children's Health

What Is Birth Order Theory?

Being the oldest, youngest or middle child may affect characteristics and traits, but the theory isn’t an official medical or psychological diagnosis

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October 18, 2024/Mental Health

What Is Masking? And What’s the Harm?

Masking is a way of hiding our full selves — and it can have big consequences, particularly when used habitually by people with autism

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October 17, 2024/Children's Health

Is Eldest Daughter Syndrome Real?

Being the oldest female sibling in your family can have an impact on your personality and behavior

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October 15, 2024/Mental Health

Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning: The Difference and How They Affect Your Well-Being

Inductive and deductive reasoning are thought patterns your brains uses to help you make decisions

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October 14, 2024/Children's Health

What Is Parentification?

Think of this behavior as a role reversal between parent and child — when a child takes on responsibility that’s not developmentally appropriate for their age

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October 8, 2024/Mental Health

Hands Off! How To Stop Touching Your Face

Face-touching is a common habit, but one that can be overcome, like by learning to recognize when you’re doing it and keeping your hands distracted

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