Debunking Myths About Psychiatric Medications
Big claims fly around about psychiatric meds. Some say that antidepressants are just sugar pills. Others say that antipsychotics make...
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Adolescent Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
Many teens still feel they have to hide how they are doing, even though mental health is part of growing...
Excessive screen use and mental health problems reinforce each other in kids, study finds
Screen time and emotional struggles fuel each other, meta-analysis showsA large-scale meta-analysis published in Psychological Bulletin has identified a two-way...
Dog companions linked to healthier stress regulation during high-pressure situations
Stress can be harmful to both your body and mind, but your dog may be able to help.Acute stress is...
Are we really unaware of our biases? Evidence says not so fast
Are people really blind to their own biases, or have we been overselling the power of the unconscious mind? For...
Couples with matching narcissism levels report greater relationship satisfaction, study finds
A study on heterosexual couples showed that narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are dubbed as “dark” personality traits, are not...
Easing Into Spring: How Seasonal Transitions Can Affect Mental Health
Spring promises more light, longer days and fresh energy. It can also stir up restless nights, jumpy nerves and pressure...
Tips To Help Teens Avoid Peer Pressure This Halloween
Halloween should feel fun, not stressful. Costumes, candy and friends can be a great mix, yet the push to go...
Red Flags in Teenage Behavior
You want to trust your teen and give space. You also want to catch problems early. The line between normal...
How to Deal With a Narcissist Husband
Living with a partner who craves admiration and rejects feedback can wear you down. You may feel like you are...
Signs an Avoidant Loves You but Is Scared
You can feel the pull. The closeness is real, then it slips away. If you are dating someone who values...
Stages of Emotional Affairs
Emotional affairs rarely start with a plan. They grow from ordinary moments that begin to feel special. Over weeks or...
Why Is Therapy So Expensive
You look for help, then you see the price. Therapy can feel out of reach, even when you need it...
Doing The Right Thing When No One Is Watching
You know the moment. A checkout glitch in your favor. A lost wallet on a bench. No one would notice...
Can You Have Regrets Without Guilt
You can feel a pang about a choice and not feel like a bad person. That is the simple difference...
How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship
Trust shatters fast, then rebuilds slow. The good news is that it can be rebuilt. Not with perfect words, but...