Is It Depression?
Is It Depression? Or Are You Just Sad, Lonely Or Blue? Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all disorder. Causes and symptoms of depression vary from person to person, so it can be tricky to know whether...
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Empowering Women: Managing Expectations & Self-Care
In today’s world there are many expectations of what a person is supposed to be and how we are supposed to act. Every gender, race, and culture have their own set of expectations. But, when these...
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What to Do When a Friend Is Struggling with Their Mental Health
Handling our own mental health can be hard enough, but the stress, uncertainty, and feelings of helplessness that can come with the realization that someone we care about is struggling can, at times,...
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Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion in Teens
The amount of stress and depression among teenagers is alarming. This is due to many factors, including peer pressure, pressure to perform well at school, social media, and hormonal changes. Also,...
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3 Common Postpartum Changes
Congratulations! The baby you have been waiting months to meet has finally arrived. But what should you expect now as you are adjusting to this new reality? For many women, this new stage of life...
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Understanding Trauma
The mental health landscape is slowly shifting tides and coming around to the idea that life, by its very nature, is traumatic in so many ways. And as humans, we are somewhat primed to be traumatized...
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Bipolar Disorder and Treatments in Teens
Bipolar Disorder, formerly called Manic Depression, is a mood disorder that causes an individual to have extremes in mood, from manic, restless highs to depressive, listless lows. These extremes can...
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“I Never Said That!” - Misogyny and Gaslighting
Is Gaslighting Real? Some people seem to believe that the term “gaslighting” is a reference to a 1938 stage play called “Gas Light” but, unfortunately, as with so many things on the internet, this...
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Early Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are often misunderstood and stigmatized but are more common than you might think. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, nearly 30...
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Do I Even Have Anxiety?
Short answer to your question: yes. Anxiety is an emotion that may manifest as feeling tense, worrying, or experiencing physical changes such as increased blood pressure or excessive sweating, and we...
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Helping A Loved One Who Is Experiencing Domestic Violence
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and coercive behavior that is used by one partner in order to establish power and control. Violence in relationships can take many...
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Is My Teen’s Anxiety A Concern?
This is a common question that I get often. Parents are rightfully and curiously wondering if their teen’s anxiety will lead to something drastic and detrimental. Recently, social psychologist Jon...
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