10 Most Common Symptoms of Depression
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10 Most Common Symptoms of Depression

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you’re experiencing depression, grief, just a slump, or something in between. If you’ve been feeling sad lately, check out these ten common symptoms of depression.

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Is Teletherapy Right for Me?
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Is Teletherapy Right for Me?

Teletherapy has outlasted its pandemic origins due to its unique benefits: convenience, cost, and accessibility, to name a few. However, while teletherapy continues to grow in popularity, there are many clients and professionals who think virtual sessions are a poor substitute for in-person therapy. So, how can you tell if teletherapy is right for you?

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Common Misconceptions About Therapy
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Common Misconceptions About Therapy

Although the importance of mental health and therapy has (thankfully) become more recognised in recent years, stigma and misconceptions about counseling still exist. These misguided beliefs might come from sensational movies and television, books, or outdated messages about mental health passed along in families. In any case, it’s past time these 5 common misconceptions about therapy were put to rest.

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Is The Term “Narcissist” Overused?
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Is The Term “Narcissist” Overused?

One of the best consequences of the social media revolution is the increased mental health awareness it has brought to the general public. With discussions of these once taboo topics out in the open, people are empowered to seek help when they need it, speak about their feelings and experiences, and discuss mental health topics. One such topic that has exploded in popularity is that of narcissism, narcissists and narcissistic abuse, and this topic has subsequently come under fire for being overused and misapplied. In this article, we’ll explore what narcissism is and why the term is overused in pop psychology.

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How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
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How to Choose the Right Therapist for You

Simply googling “therapists near me” yields an overwhelming number of results, ads, and websites all promising to help you find the perfect therapist. But what do all those acronyms mean? What are some red flags to look out for in a potential therapist? And what about insurance? In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know before starting therapy and how to find the right professional for you. 

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The 5 Stages of Grief: Fact or Fiction?
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The 5 Stages of Grief: Fact or Fiction?

If you’ve experienced a recent loss, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages, developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969, have become so ubiquitous in our culture that they can almost seem prescriptive, like they outline the way grief is “supposed” to go. But did you know that these stages weren’t even developed to describe grief after the loss of a loved one?

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Does My Kid Have ADHD?
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Does My Kid Have ADHD?

It’s completely normal for kids to have phases of hyperactivity and inattentiveness as they grow and explore the world; however, in some cases, these symptoms are so consistent and disruptive that they may suggest a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

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How to Survive the Holiday Blues
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How to Survive the Holiday Blues

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that means that everything from the music playing at the grocery store to the ads you see on social media is reminding you that now is the time to be merry, bright, and shopping. But what if the holidays feel a little less red, green, and gold and a little more blue this year?

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All about Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, and how to Cope
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All about Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, and how to Cope

Pretty much everyone finds it difficult to get out of bed and go to work on Monday mornings or worries about a big project at work from time to time. However, work stress can become debilitating when it grows into burnout, a state of overwhelming mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress.

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6 Strategies to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
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6 Strategies to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

Talking to your partner should be the easiest part of your day, right? After all, this is the person you know best and who knows you best - it should be easy to understand each other. Unfortunately, what we think should come easily often takes active work even in the best of relationships.

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Does My Kid Have Anxiety? Here’s How to Tell
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Does My Kid Have Anxiety? Here’s How to Tell

It’s completely normal for your kid to worry about starting a new school or a big test, but when these negative thoughts and feelings start to affect your child’s life (and your own), it may be time to consider if your child is suffering from anxiety.

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