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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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August 1, 2025/Mental Health

Your Brain on Music: How Tunes Can Impact Your Mind

A single song can go a long way in helping you focus, recall memories and develop new neural connections in your brain

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July 31, 2025/Mental Health

Benefits of Ashwagandha and How Much To Take

This herbal medicine is said to reduce stress, ease pain and promote overall well-being, but more research is needed

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July 29, 2025/Mental Health

If You’ve Heard the Call of the Void, You’re Not Alone

These intrusive thoughts are common and fleeting, and aren’t often a cause for concern, unless you have other mental health symptoms

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July 29, 2025/Mental Health

Stop Your Negative Thoughts With These Strategies

You can address negative thinking by reframing the situation, asking for help when you’re stuck and giving yourself some grace

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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

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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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