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Borderline Personality Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Help

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What is BPD - Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition marked by intense emotional instability, difficulty with relationships, impulsive behavior and a distorted self-image. People with BPD often feel emotions more intensely than others and may have trouble managing those emotions, especially in close relationships. This can lead to a cycle of emotional outbursts, fear of abandonment […]

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Identify Drugs by Their Smell

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What do drugs smell like

Certain drugs have distinct smells that can help identify their presence in a room, on a person or in paraphernalia, a potentially useful warning sign when someone may be struggling with substance use. While not a diagnostic method on its own, recognizing the scent of commonly used drugs can help concerned loved ones, caregivers and

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Sleep Disorders: The Mental Health Impact

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Sleep Disorders - How it impacts mental health

Sleep disorders are conditions that interfere with the quality, duration or timing of sleep and can significantly affect your mental health. Getting good sleep isn’t just about feeling rested. It’s critical for emotional regulation, memory, concentration and overall well-being. When sleep becomes irregular, fragmented or insufficient, your mind can start to suffer in noticeable and

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Myths about Crisis Hotlines

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Crisis Hotline Myths

In the United States, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is one of the most well-known resources, offering 24-7 support for people struggling with suicidal thoughts, emotional distress or mental health crises. Still, hesitation and fear persist, often fueled by outdated information or stigma. Below, we break down some of the most common myths about

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How to Practice Active Listening

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Practicing Active Listening

Active listening builds trust and understanding: Focus fully on the speaker Reflect back what you hear Ask clarifying questions without interrupting 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

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