How Can Social Media Negatively Affect Your Sobriety?

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Before social media, it was hard to tell how much drinking your peers have done when you are not around them. Now with social media, your peers are probably posting plenty of pictures of themselves with drinks in their hands. By learning how to have a healthy relationship with social media, you will not allow […]

5 Affirmations for Self-Forgiveness

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How Can Parents Deal with the Stress of Homeschooling During the Pandemic?

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Homeschooling may be very new to you since you had to keep your kids at home because of the pandemic. It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed during the school year since you have not homeschooled your kids before. It is best to create a simple homeschooling routine for you and your kids and […]

Men and Body Image: Effects and Healing

Despite common stereotypes that only women struggle with body image, many men also struggle with how they see their bodies. Due to the lack of information on male body image, many end up with negative impacts on their life due to not knowing how to cope and heal properly. Men worry about looking masculine, such […]

How is a Year of Too Much Drinking, Sitting, and Stress Bad For Your Body?

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This pandemic has created new routines for us during the year as we stay at home. People may be drinking more, not being as active anymore, and not socializing. By keeping in mind all of the unhealthy habits you have developed during this past year, you have the power to use healthy coping methods to […]

How Anxiety Symptoms Appear in Men

Because of rampant societal stigmas surrounding men and mental health, many individuals do not know how to spot specific symptoms in men. This is especially true for anxiety, as many men display some unique symptoms when experiencing anxiety that can be taken as general personality characteristics. Understanding how men show anxiety can help get the […]

Can How You Dress When Staying Home Affect Your Mood?

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Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may mean that you spend more time in your pajamas or wearing sweatshirts while you do your online work. Psychologists believe that the way we dress when we are not presenting ourselves to the public makes a difference in our mental health and productivity. Making the effort to […]

How Can Data on Student Moods Help with Mental Health Interventions?

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There are many pressures with being a good student such as getting good grades and being accepted by peers. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association says that 15%-20% of students needed mental health support. Those numbers will increase as a result of virtual learning as well as the uncertainty of the world. When […]

Why Do Teens with a Mental Health Disorder Benefit with Friends at School?

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One in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression, with suicide being the second leading cause of death for teens. Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll believe that peers have a better understanding of teen challenges compared to teachers or school counselors. When teens speak to their peers […]

Antidepressants and Rehab: A Good Mix?

Many individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety often use antidepressants to relieve their symptoms. These medications can provide genuine relief when used combined with other treatment techniques. However, for those recovering from addiction, using antidepressants can lead to further complications within the treatment. Your personal needs and the facility you are receiving treatment from […]