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The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. It is as crucial as physical health, impacting relationships, job ...
10/09/2026

The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. It is as crucial as physical health, impacting relationships, job performance, and overall quality of life. Neglecting mental health can lead to emotional distress, decreased productivity, and even physical health issues. Fortunately, therapy offers effective ways to manage and improve mental health.

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Curious about therapy? Learn about different mental health treatments, how to know when it’s time, and what insurance may cover.

The idea of work-life balance has been around for decades, but today the combination of rising financial pressures, gig ...
10/09/2026

The idea of work-life balance has been around for decades, but today the combination of rising financial pressures, gig work, cobbling together of part-time jobs, and nonstop digital contact, flexible schedules, and remote work can make it difficult for many of us to ever truly “switch off.”

Focusing on what matters most can help ease the stress of competing work and family demands. Read more.

Focusing on what matters most can help ease the stress of competing work and family demands.

For many veterans, the journey doesn’t end when they return home; it changes. Transitioning from military to civilian li...
10/08/2026

For many veterans, the journey doesn’t end when they return home; it changes. Transitioning from military to civilian life can be one of the most emotionally complex experiences a person goes through.

Whether you served for four years or twenty, adjusting to a new normal can stir up feelings of disconnection, loss, and uncertainty. This article offers compassionate guidance for veterans and the families who walk beside them as they navigate life after service.

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be emotional and overwhelming. This guide offers mental health support and healing tools for veterans and their families.

Take less than 10 minutes to write yourself a letter of care, compassion, and encouragement with psychologist Kristin Ne...
10/07/2026

Take less than 10 minutes to write yourself a letter of care, compassion, and encouragement with psychologist Kristin Neff in this research-backed practice.

Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor in the University of Texas at Austin's department of educational psychology. She's also the co-author of 'Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout,' which offers tools to help individuals heal and recharge from burnout. Learn more.

Take less than 10 minutes to write yourself a letter of care, compassion, and encouragement with psychologist Kristin Neff in this research-backed practice.

Emotions—especially negative ones—can come on strong. How well we can navigate often deeply upsetting and distressing st...
10/07/2026

Emotions—especially negative ones—can come on strong. How well we can navigate often deeply upsetting and distressing states—like anger, sadness, and fear—can have a profound and lasting impact on our sense of psychological safety and well-being in the world, our self-esteem, and our resilience, our ability to recover and thrive in the face of adversity.

With these steps, you can successfully ride out and process negative emotions. What’s more, you will begin to create positive memories, build resilience, believe in your skill set to cope well, and strengthen your distress tolerance. Read more.

The benefits of learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings and emotions, and seven steps to strengthening distress tolerance.

For people who have never experienced one before, a panic attack can feel like a medical emergency.Also known as anxiety...
10/06/2026

For people who have never experienced one before, a panic attack can feel like a medical emergency.

Also known as anxiety attacks, panic attacks can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or whether they have a history of anxiety. According to the MIND mental health charity, panic attacks are an extreme anxiety response. They can develop quickly, and come with very intense symptoms. These are both physical and mental. Read more.

What a panic attack feels like, how to cope and when to seek urgent medical help.

While technology offers undeniable benefits, the growing reliance on screens comes with hidden risks that parents and ca...
10/06/2026

While technology offers undeniable benefits, the growing reliance on screens comes with hidden risks that parents and caregivers must consider. Excessive screen time can profoundly affect a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

While eliminating screens entirely is neither practical nor necessary, setting boundaries and encouraging alternative activities can help mitigate the risks. Here are some tips for promoting a balanced approach. Read more.

Excessive screen time can profoundly affect a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

"Healing doesn’t happen all at once. But it does happen."From major depression and social anxiety to learning mindfulnes...
10/05/2026

"Healing doesn’t happen all at once. But it does happen."
From major depression and social anxiety to learning mindfulness, self-care, and balance, this is the journey of healing, one step at a time.

💬 A powerful read for anyone struggling with depression, mood disorders, or social anxiety. You’re not alone. You can keep going.

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An honest and hopeful story of continuing recovery after residential treatment. From major depression and social anxiety to learning mindfulness, self-care, and balance, this is the journey of healing, one step at a time.

No one wants to be told to “think positive.” It’s right up there with “just relax” and “have you tried journaling?” on t...
10/05/2026

No one wants to be told to “think positive.” It’s right up there with “just relax” and “have you tried journaling?” on the list of advice that makes people want to scream. But the science behind a positive attitude is actually solid.

Optimistic people live 11 to 15% longer on average than their pessimistic counterparts, according to a landmark study. A 2026 study linked optimism to a 15% lower risk of developing dementia. The good news is that optimism can be learned and practiced. Here are six tools that help. Read more.

Optimism can be learned, and these six practical habits may help you build a more positive mindset without forcing fake positivity.

Living longer means spending more years navigating the changes that can accompany later life. Yet older adults are far l...
10/05/2026

Living longer means spending more years navigating the changes that can accompany later life. Yet older adults are far less likely than younger adults to receive counseling or therapy.

The role of counseling in older adulthood is broader than addressing illness, loss and bereavement. These are important concerns, but counseling can also help people navigate changes in work, health, abilities, relationships, independence and identity, and consider what comes next. Read more.

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.

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