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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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July 28, 2025/Mental Health

How To Practice Positive Thinking

The power of positive thinking can influence your physical, mental and emotional health

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July 24, 2025/Children's Health

What To Do About School Anxiety and School Avoidance

School can be stressful, even anxiety-provoking — get to the root of the concern and enlist help when needed

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What’s the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction?

When you’re dependent on a substance, your body relies on it to function; when you’re addicted to a substance, you continue to use it despite negative consequences

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July 21, 2025/Mental Health

Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder

BPD is associated with more frequent mood swings and difficult relationships, while bipolar disorder has more persistent, long-lasting depressive and manic episodes

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July 18, 2025/Mental Health

Understanding PTSD After Sexual Assault

It’s common to experience long-term emotional effects, but you don’t have to cope alone — support and treatment can help

Illustration of person gaslighting their partner with common gaslighting phrases like, “I was just joking around"
July 14, 2025/Sex & Relationships

What Is Gaslighting? Here’s What To Do if You Think It’s Happening to You

This form of mental manipulation makes you doubt your decisions, mistrust your judgment and question reality

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July 11, 2025/Sex & Relationships

Gray Divorce: Why It Can Happen Later in Life and How To Find Common Ground

Couples counseling and communication are key to addressing built-up issues and changing needs

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July 11, 2025/Mental Health

Understanding Situational Depression

Major life events and trying times can trigger reactive depression symptoms, like prolonged sadness, irritability and hopelessness

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June 30, 2025/Children's Health

Always Coping, Rarely Seen: Explaining Glass Child Syndrome

A glass child is the sibling of someone with special needs — often seen as the easy one, but carrying invisible burdens

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June 26, 2025/Mental Health

What To Know About Male Postpartum Depression

Yes, new fathers can experience mood changes after bringing baby home

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