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What Happens When You Call a Mental Health Hotline

The current pandemic we are experiencing is leading to increased stress and anxiety in others. When you do not know who to turn to, there is always a mental health hotline to call. If you are experiencing the stress of job loss, loneliness, substance abuse, or fears of getting sick or dying, the mental health […]

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Individuals With Depression Use Humor to Cope

We all know the adage “laughter is the best medicine,” but for individuals struggling with depression, humor can be either a tool for healing or a method of hiding depressive symptoms. Recent studies on the intersection between depression and humor examine the behavioral patterns of individuals with depression. Results suggest that humor, when integrated into […]

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Adulthood Stressors for Gifted Children

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) defines the gifted student as one “with… the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.” Studies of “gifted” children suggest that the pressure to achieve in adolescence can lead to stress, anxiety, and poor self-image, […]

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How Men’s Drinking Can Impact a Child’s Health Before Conception

Women are always told not to drink any alcoholic beverages during their pregnancy to avoid any complications or birth defects that can occur. While women should listen to this medical advice, a new study by the University of California revealed that men who consumed heavy amounts of alcohol can also bring negative effects to their […]

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Chris Farley’s Life Struggle of Addiction and Mental Illness

Chris Farley was considered to be a comedic genius, playing various characters on Saturday Night Live in the 90s, as well as memorable roles in “Tommy Boy” and “Wayne’s World 2.” Then, tragically, Farley passed away at the age of 33 from a drug overdose. What we can learn from Chris Farley’s life is how […]

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How Seven Female Leaders Got Through Their Anxiety

You may have an idea for starting a business but find yourself filled with too much anxiety to take the first steps. Sometimes, it helps to know where to turn to for confidence to follow through with your business plans. Specifically, there are seven prominent female leaders that you can look to as role models, […]

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Effects of Social Distancing

The Devastating Effects of Social Distancing

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government is recommending social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. It may seem relaxing to be told to hang out at home and watch TV, or not to have to worry about going to work for the many whose businesses have closed down. However, keeping yourself in isolation […]

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The Mental Health Consequences of Growing Up with Perfectionist Parents

Parents always want the best for their kids. That can also mean that by placing high expectations on their kids it heightens their anxiety and turns them into perfectionists themselves. By learning about the mental health consequences of being raised by perfectionist parents, you will know what to do to prevent becoming a perfectionist yourself. […]

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The Truth About Therapy: 8 Facts Mental Health Professionals Want You to Know

The Truth About Therapy: 8 Facts Mental Health Professionals Want You to Know

The stigma traditionally attached to therapy from years past is slowly dissolving in the new generation of patients seeking treatment. According to The Wall Street Journal, a 2017 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State University revealed, “the number of students seeking mental-health help increased from 2011 to 2016 at five […]

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