Mental Health Hotline Articles
Finding Mental Health Care with Aetna
Established more than 170 years ago, Aetna is an American health insurance company that provides dental, medical, pharmaceutical and behavioral health benefits. The company works hard to put customers first and to provide excellent access to health care. In addition to health benefits, the Aetna Group also offers life insurance
How to Practice Active Listening
We’ve all experienced it at some point: You’re sitting in a lecture or with a friend and your mind starts to wander while the other person talks. You begin thinking about what’s for dinner or what you plan on doing the upcoming weekend. Active listening takes more effort and is
Getting Help When You Have No One to Talk To
Are you experiencing mental health problems? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood, unsure where to turn to? You don’t have to face these feelings alone. Whether you’re experiencing depression or anxiety or just feeling overwhelmed, mental health support is available to guide you toward better days. From professional counseling to
Brain Plasticity: Our Ability to Bounce Back
For much of the 20th century, scientists believed the brain couldn’t change after early development. However, the brain is one of the most adaptable organs in the human body. Through a process known as neuroplasticity, it can respond to learning and experiences by rewiring itself. Brain plasticity and resilience go
When Someone is Gaslighting You
In 1944, the movie Gaslight hit theater screens, showing a disturbing and abusive relationship in which a husband tries to make his wife think she’s going crazy by altering her environment and then denying the change happened. He tricks her into thinking she’s losing or forgetting things and gradually ups
Understanding Gardener’s Theory to Intelligence
When we think about intelligence, the first image that often comes to mind is someone excelling in academics or solving complex problems. Indeed, the American Psychological Association reports that intelligence, along with conscientiousness, is responsible for 20%-30% of job performance across most industries. But intelligence is much more than that,