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5 Medication-Free Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

If you are one of millions of people who struggle with their mental health, you may have already been prescribed – or may be considering – medication and therapy. However, many medication-free methods...

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What Do Anxiety Attacks Feel Like?

Anxiety attacks are a major disruption in life, keeping you from focusing on what’s truly important to you. The symptoms they cause are undoubtedly terrifying and can be difficult to navigate on your...

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What Is Complex Trauma?

Individuals struggling with unresolved complex trauma can sometimes feel like there’s no hope for recovery. Also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), complex trauma does respond to...

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Can Caffeine Impact Your Mental Health?

Caffeine is, by far, the most used psychoactive drug on Earth. Yet, because of its widespread use and acceptance, people often fail to consider whether caffeine and mental health influence one another....

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7 Tips for Establishing a Morning Routine That Supports Your Mental Health

A healthy morning routine can do wonders for your mental health. What you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day and spending it wisely can prepare you to take on your daily...

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What Is Shadow Work & Why Does It Matter?

Written by Samantha Carter When it comes to self-discovery and personal growth, you might have heard a buzzword and often misunderstood concept known as “shadow work.” Originating from the pioneering...

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10 Simple Steps Introverts Can Take to Improve Communication in Therapy

Talk therapy has long been touted as one of the most effective treatment options for a number of mental health conditions, but open and honest communication in therapy is typically a requirement for it...

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How to Cope With Post-Grad Depression

Graduating from college is an incredible achievement, but stepping away from it can be bittersweet. You’ve built a new set of skills, likely met many friends and future colleagues, and finally achieved...

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What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

If you haven’t been to therapy before, you may be feeling anxious or worried about your first therapy session. Many people who begin therapy feel this way. When you’re unprepared and don’t know what to...

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A Guide to Deep TMS Therapy: How it Works and Who It Can Benefit

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation — or deep TMS therapy — is an innovative mental health treatment technique using exciting new technologies and methods. Recent scientific investigations have...

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Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Virtual Therapy Session

When you’ve signed up for your first virtual therapy session, you’ve made an important first step in your path to recovery. Therapy works, and virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy,...

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Therapy for Grief and Loss: Navigating the Stages of Grieving

Going through the loss of a loved one or another grief process can be an incredibly painful experience. Grief is an unfortunate fact of life. But finding help from a trained mental health professional...

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Body Image and Mental Health: Promoting Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity

Written by Samantha Carter Body image – the perception and attitude individuals have toward their own bodies – can have a significant impact on a person’s overall mental wellness. However, society...

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Exploring 20 Different Types of Therapy

Written by Samantha Carter Mental health services have evolved significantly over the years, with numerous therapy modalities that have been developed to address a wide range of psychological issues....

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Important Questions to Ask Before Starting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an exciting way to help people accelerate the healing process from physical and mental injury. But before starting hyperbaric oxygen therapy, there are a few questions you...

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5 Reasons to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

Some people have a strong innate emotional intelligence, while for others it’s a struggle to develop. If you’re in the latter category, it is possible to improve your emotional intelligence, and there...

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How to Create an Inner Sanctuary: Designing Spaces for Mental Health and...

Written by Samantha Carter These days, finding moments of peace and solace can feel like a rare luxury. Yet, amidst the chaos and noise, it’s essential to carve out spaces for mental health and...

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7 Tips to Help Find a Therapist Who’s Right for You

Talk therapy is a time-tested and evidence-based approach to helping people recover from the most common and disruptive mental health conditions. Yet, as effective as therapy can be, you first need to...

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Navigating Teen Mental Health: A Guide for Caretakers

Navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence can be a challenging journey for both teens and their caretakers. As adolescents undergo rapid physical, emotional, and cognitive changes, they often...

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Easily Overstimulated? Here’s How You Can Find Relief

Overstimulation is a common challenge for countless people around the world today. Your experience of being overstimulated may be caused by an underlying mental health condition or simply the result of...

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