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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 one of the most important […]

There’s a lot of knowledge out there on the dangers and risks of postpartum depression, which is excellent because it’s a very real issue. But many people don’t realize that mental health concerns can come up during pregnancy, too. Pregnancy can be challenging on the body, and pregnancy worries for your or your baby’s health

Stress is a natural reaction to life’s daily pressures. Some levels of stress can be beneficial and help your body adjust to certain situations. However, ongoing, chronic stress can have negative impacts on your mental health. It can ultimately lead to everything from depression and sleep disturbances to substance abuse. This article examines the link

Many people enjoy shopping, whether it’s the satisfaction of finding a great deal or visualizing how great they’ll look wearing the latest release from their favorite designer. Others, however, feel an irresistible urge to buy things even if they don’t need the items. Left unchecked, compulsive shopping, or spending addiction, becomes a vicious cycle that

Defining what dissociation is may be challenging, but it’s a phenomenon most experience to a certain degree. It could be arriving home after work only to realize you don’t remember the journey. You may become lost in a daydream while you’re supposed to be paying attention to a lecture, or you may feel detached from

The proliferation of online gaming has enabled gamers around the world to connect and build digital friendships surrounding common interests. These habits can sometimes resemble gambling addictions or are other forms of compulsive addictions. Gaming can and is a healthy outlet for many people, however, in some cases the relationship people have with gaming can

Every 3 seconds, someone in the United States experiences intimate partner violence. By adulthood, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will have a history that includes at least one episode of severe violence from a partner, according to statistics compiled by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Getting out of abusive relationships

Substance abuse disorder affects people from all walks of life. Around 48.7 million people aged 12 or older had a substance abuse disorder in 2022. Some of those individuals were struggling with addiction to both drugs and alcohol. Knowing the signs of substance abuse can help families identify if a loved one is at risk

Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that changes how a person thinks and feels. It’s also one that’s often misunderstood. Many people refer to themselves as depressed if they’re feeling down about something, but there are clear diagnostic criteria that must be met for someone to be classified as having depression. In this